MEDIA RELEASE 19/03/2024 Series Two of Never Kissed a Tory and new Podcast Host
Series Two of Never Kissed a Tory podcast is announcing two additional co-hosts who will be joining in the Spring of
2024, Laura Gherman and Freddie Downing.
Laura Gherman was the Vice Chair for LGBT+ Conservatives, overseeing the membership side of the group.
Professionally, Laura works for a senior Conservative MP in the House of Commons and has vast legislative and
parliamentary experience alongside being a passionate and outspoken campaigner for the Conservative Party. Laura
was also a contributing writer for the Constitution Society and has written for the House Magazine.
Quote - ‘I am thrilled to join the Never Kissed a Tory podcast as a secondary host alongside some of the most brilliant
people I know.’
Freddie Downing is the Conservative candidate for the constituency of City and East in the upcoming London
Assembly elections in May 2024. City and East covers a large and diverse area: Barking and Dagenham, Newham,
Tower Hamlets and the City of London.
To find out more about Freddie’s campaign, please visit his website.
Professionally, Freddie works in the Houses of Parliament, running the parliamentary office of a Cambridgeshire MP
and Cabinet Minister.
Quote - ‘I’m very excited to be joining the Never Kissed a Tory team. The Conservatives have a world-beating record
when it comes to LGBT+ issues, and more broadly. This podcast gives our party a brilliant platform to celebrate all
these achievements.’
Chairman of the LGBT+ Conservatives, Luke Robert Black said: “Following the success of our first series, hitting Top
50 for Political Podcasts in its first week, we are looking to expand and build on the successes of last year. Part of that
is bringing on new voices with diverse experience and an insight into the vibrant grassroots of the Conservative Party.
Freddie and Laura will be brilliant additions to the podcast - I can’t wait for them to start”.
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