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Webchat with Alan Johnson, MP and author, Monday 21 November, 9-10pm

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RachelMumsnet · 18/11/2016 13:55

We’re very pleased to announce a webchat with Alan Johnson MP on Monday 21 November between 9 and 10pm. Alan is the Labour MP for Hull West and Hessle and held a number of cabinet positions in both Blair and Brown governments, including Health Secretary, Home Secretary and Education Secretary. Alan has joined us a couple of times previously at Mumsnet, most recently in May, to talk about the EU Referendum.

On Monday Alan is coming to chat about his award winning and utterly brilliant series of memoirs, charting his life from his improverished childhood in West London to his days in Parliament; This Boy, Please Mr Postman and the recently published The Long and Winding Road.

Please join us on Monday - to talk to Alan about his memoirs, his life, his thoughts on the out come of the referendum - and anything else. As ever, if you’re unable to join on Monday eve, please post up a question in advance on this thread. All those who join the thread on Monday eve will be entered into a draw to win a signed copy of The Long and Winding Road.

Webchat with Alan Johnson, MP and author, Monday 21 November, 9-10pm
Webchat with Alan Johnson, MP and author, Monday 21 November, 9-10pm

RachelMumsnet · 21/11/2016 20:47

We're sitting in Alan's office setting up for the webchat. He's just gone to vote but should be with us v shortly.

RachelMumsnet · 21/11/2016 21:03

We're sorry but Alan is going to be a few minutes late. He's gone to vote in Parliament and there are 3 divisions back to back - he shouldn't be any longer than 10 mins.

RachelMumsnet · 21/11/2016 21:16

Alan's now here and ready to answer your Qs.

RachelMumsnet · 21/11/2016 21:28

Alan , Can we put to you the questions from Mumsnet HQ that we always put to our authors?

Which childhood book most inspired you?

What was the last book you gave someone as a gift?

What was the best book you have recently read?

And finally can you describe the room where you write your memoirs?

RachelMumsnet · 21/11/2016 21:50

Alan has had to rush off again to vote (again!) He's promised to come back and answer more of your questions, so do bear with us...

RachelMumsnet · 21/11/2016 22:08

We're really sorry that Alan has to get off now. Thanks so much for all the questions - and massive thanks to Alan for joining us tonight. We'll be announcing the winner of the signed book first thing tomorrow.

RachelMumsnet · 22/11/2016 13:40

Congratulations Walkingtowork. Your name was selected to win the SIGNED copy of The Long and Winding Road. We'll be in touch via personal message to let you know how you can claim your book.

Thanks again to all those who posted up questions for Alan.

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