Politics & Current Affairs Speakers

Politics and current affairs are constantly adapting to the demands of an ever-changing landscape. Our political keynote speakers share stories, exclusive insights and hope on how the future looks, along with explaining the commonly misconceived attitudes adopted by the general population.

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Our huge range of politics speakers cover issues as diverse as economic climates, domestic business challenges, and international relations – all to educate and inspire your audience.

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Former Government leaders, economic masters and those fighting for important causes, whether you’re looking for famous political speakers, or lesser-known names, we’ve got the person for you.

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Adair Turner
C   C: £10k-£15k   Vice chairman of Merrill Lynch Europe and former Director General of the CBI
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Adam Shaw
E   E: £2k-£5k   Adam Shaw is a well-known financial and business journalist and who presents CNBC’s Internet of Things: Powering the Economy.
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Akala
B   B: £15k- £25k   Social entrepreneur, BAFTA and MOBO award-winning hip-hop artist Akala engages young audiences worldwide with his words, business acumen, and a passion for performance.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Acclaimed broadcaster, best-selling author, journalist and TED Global speaker, Alain de Botton speaks about ‘a kinder, gentler philosophy of success'.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Alastair Campbell is a renowned communicator, strategist, and mental health advocate, best known for his role as Tony Blair’s spokesperson and prolific author.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   ITV News presenter Alastair Stewart OBE made history when he moderated the first live TV debate between the Party Leaders, ahead of the General Election.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Amol Rajan is the BBC's first ever Media Editor, covering the global impact of the rapidly changing media landscape across politics, business and culture
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Anatole Kaletsky is former Economics Editor, and former Editor-at-Large of The Times and writes on economics, politics and financial markets.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Andrew MacLeod is a gifted leader coordinating massive relief campaigns and negotiating with military dictators and terrorists during his time as a humanitarian, solider and business leader.
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POA   POA: Contact Us   Andrew Neil is a veteran political journalist and broadcaster known for his forensic interviews, editorial leadership, and decades of insight across UK and global affairs.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Andy Parsons, best known for "Mock The Week", is a celebrated comedian and writer, renowned for his TV, radio, and podcast performances, including "Spitting Image" and "Live at the Apollo".
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Colourful and outspoken, Ann Widdecombe was most recently the MEP for the South West region, and was formerly the MP for Maidstone from 1987-2010.
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Former MI5 intelligence officer and famed whistleblower, Annie Machon resigned in the 1990s to call out spies’ incompetence and crimes. Now a writer, media pundit, campaigner and keynote speaker, Annie can educate both on the inner workings of the government, and on the wider need for increased openness and accountability in both public and private sectors.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Ayesha spent 9 years guiding senior party leaders in Government and the Opposition. Now igniting an old flame, she has gone back to her days of stand-up, combining hilarious anecdotal tales with a forceful political message.
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A   A: £25k and over   Azeem Azhar is a leading analyst of exponential technologies, helping organisations understand and navigate the transformative impact of AI, innovation and rapid technological change.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Director, filmmaker, writer and stylist, Basma Khalifa, is a Sudanese multidisciplinary creative exploring the cultures, heritage, and sectors moulding our future society.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Beth Rigby, Sky News’ Political Editor, is a distinguished journalist known for her fearless interviewing and comprehensive political coverage.
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POA   POA: Contact Us   William Jefferson Clinton, the first Democratic president in six decades to be elected twice, led the United States to the longest economic expansion in American history, including the creation of more than 22 million jobs.
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D   D: £5k-£10k   A recognized specialist on mobile telephony, the social impacts of technological innovation and emerging socio-political trends, and European Director of TED
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E   E: £2k-£5k   Author and journalist, Bryony Gordon is one of The Telegraph’s best-loved columnists and features writers. Bryony is also an avid advocate for mental health issues
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D   D: £5k-£10k   Camilla Cavendish is an award-winning journalist and former Head of the Policy Unit in 10 Downing Street under Prime Minister David Cameron.
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B   B: £15k- £25k   Caroline Criado Perez is a writer, broadcaster and award-winning feminist campaigner.
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C   C: £10k-£15k   Carrie Gracie is the former BBC China editor and a passionate workplace equality campaigner. She has been a BBC journalist for more than 30 years and a China watcher for even longer.
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