Essays throw spotlight on Portland’s EU Referendum advisers

In order to highlight its specialist services and advisers, communications consultancy Portland has released a set of essays, from major figures in the European debate, predicting what might happen in the event of a leave vote at the forthcoming referendum.

Portland’s referendum advisers – whose role is to advise clients on their communications strategy before, during, and after the referendum – are led by Sir Stephen Wall, its chief adviser on Europe. His experience includes five years as the UK Permanent Representative to the European Union in Brussels and four years as EU Adviser to, then Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

The essays, revealed today in advance of a Portland panel debate event this evening, compile the opinions of the nation’s foremost commentators on the subject of the EU Referendum: Rt Hon Michael Gove, Sir Stephen Wall, Sir Andrew Cahn, George Eustice MP, David Frost, Graham Bishop and Pierre de Boissieu.

• Gorkana is publishing a daily EU Referendum digest in the run up to the vote. To order your copy visit the EU Referendum Digest page on Gorkana.com.