Politics

Politicial speakers are often both fantastic conference keynotes and after dinner speakers. Covering issues as diverse as economic climates, domestic business challenges to international relations.  From William Hague to John Major to Michael Portillo we have a huge range of speakers for you to choose from please call us on +44 (0)20 8365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk to find out more.

Ann Widdecombe -Add Widdecombe Ann to wishlist

Colourful and outspoken, Ann Widdecombe has been Member of Parliament for Maidstone since 1987

Andrew Marr -Add Marr Andrew to wishlist

Former Journalist of the Year, Andrew Marr explores life in politics, media and the world today, and is both an after dinner and keynote speaker of note

Chris Patten -Add Patten Chris to wishlist

Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Chris was a former minister in a Conservative Government and was made a life peer in 2005

Archie Norman -Add Norman Archie to wishlist

From business to politics, Asda Chairman to Chief Executive of the Conservative Party, Archie delivers speeches on leadership, change and customer service

Jan Eliasson -Add Eliasson Jan to wishlist

Swedish diplomat and international personality, Jan Eliasson is a world-class speaker

Matthew Parris -Add Parris Matthew to wishlist

Journalist, author, TV personality and former parliamentary sketchwriter for The Times, Matthew is an interesting and amusing after dinner speaker

John Prescott -Add Prescott John to wishlist

John Prescott is one of the most famous political faces from the Tony Blair Government. An ideal speaker on the environment, sustainability, leadership & politics

Tim Hames -Add Hames Tim to wishlist

As chief leader writer and columnist for the Times newspaper, Tim Hames has the inside scoop on the murky goings on in the political landscape.

Ken Livingstone -Add Livingstone Ken to wishlist

Ken has twice held the chief executive office in London's local government. He led the Greater London Council and was London's first Mayor.

Richard Schiff -Add Schiff Richard to wishlist

Multi award winning actor and director, Richard Schiff is an accomplished after dinner speaker speaking on acting, politics and 'Inside the West Wing'.

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones -Add Emmanuel-Jones Wilfred to wishlist

Responsible for one of the most successful recent food launches, The Black Farmer® label, Wilfred is a classic entrepreneur with an “anything is possible” attitude to everything he approaches

Hagai Segal -Add Segal Hagai to wishlist

Hagai Segal specialises in Middle-Eastern affairs, terrorism and geo-strategic risk issues - he is a fascinating and challenging conference speaker

Richard Needham -Add Needham Richard to wishlist

Sir Richard Needham's experience in the business and politics makes him ideally positioned to speak on risk taking, turnarounds and innovation

David Starkey -Add Starkey David to wishlist

Colourful media personality and outspoken commentator, historian Dr David Starkey is an erudite speaker - intelligent, witty, controversial & thought provoking

Steven Norris -Add Norris Steven to wishlist

Former Conservative MP and Minister for Transport for London. Ran for London mayor as the Tory candidate in the 2000 and 2004 elections

Paddy Ashdown -Add Ashdown Paddy to wishlist

Rt Hon. Lord Ashdown GCMG KBE is the former leader of the Lib Dem party, an EU and UN representative and an internationally renowned speaker

James P Rubin -Add Rubin James P to wishlist

Former top policy advisor in the Clinton administration, James Rubin is a keynote speaker & presenter of his own Sky show, commentating on world events

Boris Johnson -Add Johnson Boris to wishlist

Well-known broadcaster and journalist, MP Boris Johnson is the Mayor of London

Jonathan Fenby -Add Fenby Jonathan to wishlist

Author and Journalist, Jonathan Fenby's vast experience of China and Hong Kong ideally positions him for both after dinner or keynote speeches on these topics

Gyles Brandreth -Add Brandreth Gyles to wishlist

MP, scrabble champion, author, cabaret artist and world record holder of the world's longest after dinner speech, Gyles delights and entertains on any occasion

Jeff Randall -Add Randall Jeff to wishlist

Jeff Randall was appointed Editor-At-Large of the Daily Telegraph in November 2005, after nearly five years as the BBC's Business Editor.

Bob Geldof -Add Geldof Bob to wishlist

Rock star and humanitarian, Sir Bob Geldof is a legend in his lifetime and one of the most sought after speakers in the world today

John Pienaar -Add Pienaar John to wishlist

As political correspondent, cutting through the spin of the political landscape, John Pienaar is ideally suited for both after dinner and conference speaking

Seb Coe -Add Coe Seb to wishlist

Former athlete and MP, Lord Coe is the hero of our day - bringing the 2012 Olympics to London. His speeches on leadership and motivation are inspiring for all

Alastair Campbell -Add Campbell Alastair to wishlist

Arguably the most famous Press Secretary the UK has ever seen. His inside knowledge of the world of politics and business ideally positions him for any speech

Michael Portillo -Add Portillo Michael to wishlist

A charismatic and engaging speaker, Michael has made the successful move from politics to TV & journalism, as well as being the UK's favourite single mum!

David Blunkett -Add Blunkett David to wishlist

David Blunkett in his political life has been in charge of many of the major governmental portfolios. Equally adept at keynote speaking & anecdotal story telling

Anatole Kaletsky -Add Kaletsky Anatole to wishlist

Anatole Kaletsky is Principal Economic Commentator and Associate Editor of The Times, he writes a bi-weekly column on economics, politics and financial markets.

Jeffrey Archer -Add Archer Jeffrey to wishlist

Former politician and well known, best selling author and personality

David Mellor -Add Mellor David to wishlist

Former Conservative MP, David Mellor is a TV & radio broadcaster, newspaper columnist, sports pundit and excellent after dinner speaker

Gavin Esler -Add Esler Gavin to wishlist

Gavin has anchored BBC News 24 since 1997. Gavin joined the presenting team of Newsnight in January 2003.

Daisy McAndrew -Add McAndrew Daisy to wishlist

Political broadcaster, conference speaker & facilitator, Daisy McAndrew is Economics Editor of ITV News and their most senior female reporter.

William Hague -Add Hague William to wishlist

Former leader of the Conservative Party, the Rt Hon William Hague MP uses his blend of corporate and political experience to engage with the audience

Jonathan Powell -Add Powell Jonathan to wishlist

Jonathan Powell was Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Tony Blair from 1997 to 2007. He was responsible for co-ordinating all work in No.10.

Alex Thomson -Add Thomson Alex to wishlist

Alex Thomson is a familiar face as a regular main presenter of Channel 4 News. Alex is a great conference facilitator and chair for corporate events.

Helmut Kohl -Add Kohl Helmut to wishlist

Helmut Kohl is a German conservative politician and statesman. He was Chancellor of Germany from 1982 to 1998 and chairman of the CDU from 1973-1998

Garry Kasparov -Add Kasparov Garry to wishlist

A child chess prodigy who started playing as a five year old, Garry Kasparov qualified as an International Chess Master at the age of 16.

Christopher Meyer -Add Meyer Christopher to wishlist

Former Ambassador for Great Britain to the United States, Sir Christopher Meyer recounts amongst other stories how he introduced Bush to Blair.

John Sergeant -Add Sergeant John to wishlist

Political correspondant, author, after dinner speaker, awards host and a roaring success when appearing on TV programmes such as 'Have I got News for You'

Ken Clarke -Add Clarke Ken to wishlist

Former Chancellor of The Exchequer, Ken is the Conservative MP for Rushcliffe. He speaks on life and politics today and how he sees the world changing