Grayson, Richard S., 1969-....

Richard S. Grayson (1969- ) was a student at UEA in English and American Studies (EAS) from 1987-91. In 1989-90 he held the post of sabbatical General Secretary of the Students' Union. The role replaced the previous 'President' for a few years until the current flat structure was brought in.

Following UEA, RSG obtained a Doctorate of Philosophy in Modern History at Queen’s College, Oxford.

During subsequent years RSG was involved in the Liberal Democrats at a number of levels. In 1999-2004 he was the party's Director of Policy, coordinating the writing of the party's 2001 general election manifesto. In 1999-2001 he was also Charles Kennedy's principal speechwriter. He was the party’s parliamentary candidate for Hemel Hempstead constituency in the 2005 and 2010 general elections.

RSG took up an academic post at Goldsmiths, University of London, in 2004.

After 25 years in the Liberal Democrat Party, RSG effectively withdrew his membership on 30/6/13.

From the guide to the UEA Collection: Richard S. Grayson, 1982-1991, (University of East Anglia Archives)