Patrick Diamond
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Patrick Diamond worked as a policy advisor under the Labour Party government of the United Kingdom
in a role covering policy and strategy. He was previously a Senior Research Fellow at the International Think Tank Policy Network, where he had been previously the Director. He has previously worked for Tony Blair
and Alan Milburn
. Diamond came to prominence as an advisor to politician Peter Mandelson
shortly before Mandelson's second resignation from government.
, with a double first-class honours in Social and Political Sciences and a M.Phil from the Cambridge Institute of Criminology
, Diamond was elected as the National Chair of Labour Students
from May 1998 - April 1999. While attending Cambridge University, Diamond was Chair of the Cambridge University Labour Club during the 1997 general election.
, Diamond was appointed as Director of the Labour Party organization and magazine Progress
. In late 2000, he was made Special Adviser to the then Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
, Rt Hon Peter Mandelson MP.
In 2001 Diamond bid for election to Lambeth Council, though failed to win a seat in the Lambeth Council election, 2002. From June 2001-September 2004, Diamond was a member of the Number 10 Policy Unit
with particular responsibility for the government’s public service reform agenda. In the run-up to the 2005 general election, Diamond worked as a special adviser to the election co-ordinator, Rt Hon Alan Milburn MP, leading the management of the Labour Party’s manifesto and preparation of the government’s third-term policy programme.
In 2004, the was speculation that Diamond would seek selection as a parliamentary candidate, though this speculation has so far remained unrealised.
After the Labour Party’s victory in the 2005 General Election
, Diamond took on a number of academic positions alongside his appointment as director of Policy Network
, the “international thinktank dedicated to promoting progressive policies and the renewal of social democracy”. He was a Transatlantic Fellow of the German Marshal Fund of the United States, Senior Visiting Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Global Governance at the London School of Economics and Political Science, a Lecturer at the Oxford University Faculty of Continuing Education and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Northumbria. He also became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
and was a member of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
advisory board.
From August 2007-April 2009, Diamond was the Director of Policy and Strategy at the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Manchester and London.
In the May 2010 General Election Mr Diamond was elected as a Labour Councillor for the ward of Newington in the London Borough of Southwark
.
Despite his association with Labour government since 1997, Diamond has expressed frustration at the speed and pace of policy change under New Labour.
Beyond New Labour: The Future of Social Democracy in Britain (ed. with Roger Liddle, Politico's, 2009)
Social Justice in the Global Age (ed. with Olaf Cramme, Polity Press, 2009)
Public Matters: How to Revive Britain’s Public Realm (Politico's, 2007)
The Progressive Agenda: Revitalising Public Service Reform (ed. SOLACE Foundation, 2007)
The North East in the Global Age (University of Northumbria/NEEF 2007)
Global Europe, Social Europe (ed. with Anthony Giddens and Roger Liddle, Polity Press, 2006)
Tackling Worklessness in the North East (University of Northumbria/NEEF, 2006)
Conundrums of Reform (BBC/Policy Network, 2006)
The Hampton Court Agenda: The Future of the European Social Model (ed. Policy Network, 2006)
Equality Now: The Future of Revisionism (Fabian Society, 2005)
The New Egalitarianism (ed. with Anthony Giddens, Polity Press, 2005)
New Labour’s Old Roots: Labour’s Revisionist Thinkers 1931-97 (Imprint Academic, 2004)
Family Fortunes: The New Politics of Childhood (ed. with Meg Munn, Fabian Society, 2004)
Rethinking Social Democracy (ed. with Matt Browne, Policy Network, 2003)
Where Next for Social Democracy? (ed. Policy Network, 2003)
Must Labour Choose? (ed. Progress, 1999)
Blair Ministry
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for three successive parliamentary terms from 1997-2007. His Cabinet was reshuffled for each new parliament as well as changed during the three periods.-Formation:...
in a role covering policy and strategy. He was previously a Senior Research Fellow at the International Think Tank Policy Network, where he had been previously the Director. He has previously worked for Tony Blair
Tony Blair
Anthony Charles Lynton Blair is a former British Labour Party politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2 May 1997 to 27 June 2007. He was the Member of Parliament for Sedgefield from 1983 to 2007 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007...
and Alan Milburn
Alan Milburn
Alan Milburn is a British Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament for Darlington from 1992 until 2010...
. Diamond came to prominence as an advisor to politician Peter Mandelson
Peter Mandelson
Peter Benjamin Mandelson, Baron Mandelson, PC is a British Labour Party politician, who was the Member of Parliament for Hartlepool from 1992 to 2004, served in a number of Cabinet positions under both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and was a European Commissioner...
shortly before Mandelson's second resignation from government.
Early life and education
Patrick Diamond was brought up and schooled in Leeds. After graduating from Clare College, University of CambridgeUniversity of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
, with a double first-class honours in Social and Political Sciences and a M.Phil from the Cambridge Institute of Criminology
Cambridge Institute of Criminology
The Cambridge Institute of Criminology was founded in 1959, with the support of a benefaction from the Wolfson Foundation and the Howard League for Penal Reform. It is part of the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law, but its multidisciplinary teaching and research staff are also recruited from...
, Diamond was elected as the National Chair of Labour Students
Labour Students
Labour Students is a student organisation affiliated to the British Labour Party.Membership comprises affiliated college and university clubs . Membership of Labour Students is through membership of a university or college Labour Club. Affiliation is open to any Labour Club generally supportive of...
from May 1998 - April 1999. While attending Cambridge University, Diamond was Chair of the Cambridge University Labour Club during the 1997 general election.
Political and academic career
Following a brief stint at Finsbury Financial Communications and the Institute for Public Policy ResearchInstitute for Public Policy Research
The IPPR is the leading progressive think-tank in the UK. It produces research and policy ideas committed to upholding values of social justice, democratic reform and environmental sustainability. IPPR is based in London and IPPR North has branches in Newcastle and Manchester.It was founded in...
, Diamond was appointed as Director of the Labour Party organization and magazine Progress
Progress (organisation)
Progress is a political organisation linked to the Labour Party in the United Kingdom, founded in 1996. It is broadly viewed as supportive of the leadership of the party, being pro-former leader Tony Blair...
. In late 2000, he was made Special Adviser to the then Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, informally the Northern Ireland Secretary, is the principal secretary of state in the government of the United Kingdom with responsibilities for Northern Ireland. The Secretary of State is a Minister of the Crown who is accountable to the Parliament of...
, Rt Hon Peter Mandelson MP.
In 2001 Diamond bid for election to Lambeth Council, though failed to win a seat in the Lambeth Council election, 2002. From June 2001-September 2004, Diamond was a member of the Number 10 Policy Unit
10 Downing Street
10 Downing Street, colloquially known in the United Kingdom as "Number 10", is the headquarters of Her Majesty's Government and the official residence and office of the First Lord of the Treasury, who is now always the Prime Minister....
with particular responsibility for the government’s public service reform agenda. In the run-up to the 2005 general election, Diamond worked as a special adviser to the election co-ordinator, Rt Hon Alan Milburn MP, leading the management of the Labour Party’s manifesto and preparation of the government’s third-term policy programme.
In 2004, the was speculation that Diamond would seek selection as a parliamentary candidate, though this speculation has so far remained unrealised.
After the Labour Party’s victory in the 2005 General Election
United Kingdom general election, 2005
The United Kingdom general election of 2005 was held on Thursday, 5 May 2005 to elect 646 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party under Tony Blair won its third consecutive victory, but with a majority of 66, reduced from 160....
, Diamond took on a number of academic positions alongside his appointment as director of Policy Network
Policy Network
Policy Network is a London-based centre-left international think tank. It is leading platform for long-term strategic thinking, policymaking and international best practice, influencing policy debates in the UK, Europe and internationally...
, the “international thinktank dedicated to promoting progressive policies and the renewal of social democracy”. He was a Transatlantic Fellow of the German Marshal Fund of the United States, Senior Visiting Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Global Governance at the London School of Economics and Political Science, a Lecturer at the Oxford University Faculty of Continuing Education and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Northumbria. He also became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Royal Society of Arts
The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers and Commerce is a British multi-disciplinary institution, based in London. The name Royal Society of Arts is frequently used for brevity...
and was a member of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a British social policy research and development charity, that funds a UK-wide research and development programme. It seeks to understand the root causes of social problems, to identify ways of overcoming them, and to show how social needs can be met in practice...
advisory board.
From August 2007-April 2009, Diamond was the Director of Policy and Strategy at the Equality and Human Rights Commission in Manchester and London.
In the May 2010 General Election Mr Diamond was elected as a Labour Councillor for the ward of Newington in the London Borough of Southwark
London Borough of Southwark
The London Borough of Southwark is a London borough in south east London, England. It is directly south of the River Thames and the City of London, and forms part of Inner London.-History:...
.
Despite his association with Labour government since 1997, Diamond has expressed frustration at the speed and pace of policy change under New Labour.
Publications
Patrick Diamond has published widely in various print media, including:Beyond New Labour: The Future of Social Democracy in Britain (ed. with Roger Liddle, Politico's, 2009)
Social Justice in the Global Age (ed. with Olaf Cramme, Polity Press, 2009)
Public Matters: How to Revive Britain’s Public Realm (Politico's, 2007)
The Progressive Agenda: Revitalising Public Service Reform (ed. SOLACE Foundation, 2007)
The North East in the Global Age (University of Northumbria/NEEF 2007)
Global Europe, Social Europe (ed. with Anthony Giddens and Roger Liddle, Polity Press, 2006)
Tackling Worklessness in the North East (University of Northumbria/NEEF, 2006)
Conundrums of Reform (BBC/Policy Network, 2006)
The Hampton Court Agenda: The Future of the European Social Model (ed. Policy Network, 2006)
Equality Now: The Future of Revisionism (Fabian Society, 2005)
The New Egalitarianism (ed. with Anthony Giddens, Polity Press, 2005)
New Labour’s Old Roots: Labour’s Revisionist Thinkers 1931-97 (Imprint Academic, 2004)
Family Fortunes: The New Politics of Childhood (ed. with Meg Munn, Fabian Society, 2004)
Rethinking Social Democracy (ed. with Matt Browne, Policy Network, 2003)
Where Next for Social Democracy? (ed. Policy Network, 2003)
Must Labour Choose? (ed. Progress, 1999)