In what political role did the politican who Alistair Beaton worked as a speechwriter for, serve in the Blair Government? 
Alistair Beaton: Alistair Beaton (born 1947) is a Scottish left-wing political satirist, journalist, radio presenter, novelist and television writer. Alistair Beaton:  At one point in his career he was also a speechwriter for Gordon Brown. Gordon Brown: James Gordon Brown (born 20 February 1951) is a former British politician who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 to 2010.
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