Politics & Current Affairs
Politics is at the heart of our world. It infiltrates sports, science, medicine, the arts and business, and is, of course, central to the running of countries and societies. Political speakers are often the most astute, charismatic and knowledgeable orators, with the ability to inspire and influence the workings of the world. Their messages can provide hope that the future is bright, or explanations for some of the most misconceived attitudes adopted by the general population. Want to be more specific in your search? You can filter by topic (up to 3), gender, and fee band here!
Often revelational, often revolutionary, sometimes glamorous and always full of gravitas, there is nothing like a political speaker at a corporate event to achieve a standard to suit our most valued clients.
Speakers Corner has a huge range of political speakers covering issues as diverse as economic climates and domestic business challenges to international relations. William Hague, John Major and Michael Portillo are some of our most popular political speakers.
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Akala
Rapper & Entertainer
What do hip-hop and Shakespeare have in common? A lot, according to innovative rapper Akala - Founder of The Hip-Hop Shakespeare Company (THSC).
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David Aaronovitch
Journalist & Broadcaster
Columnist for The Times, David Aaronovitch is a greatly respected journalist, author and TV presenter.
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Lesley Abdela
Women's Rights Expert
Winner of the 2009 UK Woman Political Journalist of the Year and an expert in gender, human rights and democratic empowerment, Lesley Abdela is a fascinating speaker.
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Danny Alexander
Treasury Chief Secretary
When the 2010 UK general election produced a Conservative/Lib Dem Coalition, Danny was part of the Liberal Democrat negotiating team who drew up the plans for the Coalition.
£5 - £10K -
Douglas Alexander
Former leading politician and strategic adviser
A strategic adviser to international law firm Pinsent Masons, and a senior adviser to U2 frontman Bono on development and investment in Africa, Douglas Alexander is a respected keynote speaker.
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Jeffrey Archer
Orator
Former politician and well known, best selling author and personality
£10 - £15K -
Paddy Ashdown
Liberal Democrat
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.
£5 - £10K -
Ed Balls
A big player in British politics, Ed Balls is best-known for his position as UK Shadow Chancellor from 2011 to 2015, amongst other political accolades, such as his role as education secretary and position as Chief Economic advisor to the treasury.
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Jose Manuel Barroso
Former Portuguese PM
Jose Manuel Durao Barroso was President of the European Commission from 2004-14, and Prime Minister of Portugal from 2002-04.
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Shlomo Ben-Ami
Israeli Diplomat
Shlomo Ben Ami was the chief Israeli negotiator at the Camp David summit in 2000. He applies his expertise on conflict resolution to managerial situations as well as international politics.
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John Bew
Historian
Described as ‘the best historian of his generation’, John Bew is an author, a TV and radio broadcaster, and a Professor in History and Foreign Policy at the War Studies Department at King’s College London.
£5 - £10K -
Cath Bishop
Rower & Diplomat
An Olympic rower and a British diplomat, Cath Bishop is an inspiring keynote speaker who tells her story from a unique vantage point to show how a strong team makes for exceptional results.
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Sonia Blandford
Achievement for All
Professor Sonia Blandford is Founder and CEO of the national charity Achievement for All 3As.
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Hans Blix
Chairman of WMDC
Hans Blix rose to the world's attention as Chairman of the International Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction.
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Phillip Blond
Theology Expert
Political thinker, Anglican theologian, and director of think tank ResPublica.
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Jonty Bloom
Economist & Business Correspondent
BBC correspondent Jonty Bloom is an experienced conference facilitator and keynote speaker on business, economics and current affairs.
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David Blunkett
Labour MP
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.
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Tom Bradby
ITV Political Editor
The face of ITV's coverage of the 2015 General Election, Tom Bradby is the former Political Editor of ITV News, best-selling author and host of a weekly discussion show The Agenda.
£5 - £10K -
Gyles Brandreth
Comedian & Former MP
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.
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Eduardo Braun
International Moderator
Eduardo Braun is the director of the HSM Group—the first global multimedia management company. He has traveled the globe interviewing world-renowned personalities.
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Todd Buchholz
White House Economist
Todd Buchholz was Director of economic policy at the White House, MD of $15 billion hedge fund, and an award-winning economics teacher at Harvard.
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Michael Buerk
Journalist & Newsreader
One of Britain's most celebrated BBC journalists & newsreaders, Michael is an exceptional conference presenter & facilitator.
£5 - £10K -
Vince Cable
MP, Business & Innovation
Vince Cable is a former cabinet minister and remains at the forefront of political and economic discourse.
£5 - £10K -
Alastair Campbell
Political PR
Arguably the most famous Press Secretary the UK has ever seen, Alastair is an intelligent and insightful keynote speaker.
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Reeta Chakrabarti
BBC News Presenter
BBC News presenter (on BBC1’s One, Six and Ten O'Clock News) and UK Affairs correspondent, Reeta Chakrabarti has worked across a full range of news programmes on the BBC, in both television and radio
£5 - £10K -
Ken Clarke
ex-chancellor
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.
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Nick Clegg
Former Deputy Prime Minister
Nick Clegg MP is a Liberal Democrat politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister in Britain's first post-war Coalition Government from 2010 to 2015.
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Steven Cochrane
Moody's Analytics
Steven Cochrane, economics speaker, is managing director of Moody’s Analytics, and an international expert on regional, industry and international trends.
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Sebastian Coe
British Olympic Association
Former athlete, Olympic gold medallist and MP, Lord Coe is the hero of our day - bringing the 2012 Olympics to London. He won the 2012 Sports Personality of the Year Special Achievement Award.
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Clive Coleman
Legal Correspondent
Chief legal correspondent, barrister, broadcaster & comedy script writer, Clive writes & delivers witty material on diverse subjects
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Geoff Colvin
Fortune Magazine
Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine, and Author, Talent is Overrated, Geoff Colvin is a versatile and experienced facilitator, host and keynote speaker.
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Jane Corbin
Panorama
Senior correspondent for Panorama and internationally respected journalist, Jane Corbin in an insightful and experienced keynote speaker and facilitator
£5 - £10K -
Matthew D'Ancona
Sunday Telegraph
Author & former editor of The Spectator, Matthew D'Ancona is an engaging and passionate speaker on politics & current affairs, Britishness and the digital age.
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Alistair Darling
Former Chancellor
Alistair Darling served as Chancellor during the most turbulent and far-reaching economic crisis the world had seen.
£10 - £15K -
Howard Davies
Economic Expert
Chairman of RBS, and former Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science, Howard Davies was also formerly Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
£5 - £10K -
Richard Davies
Keynote speaker Richard Davies served as economics advisor to George Osborne at HM Treasury from 2015 to 2016.
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Alain de Botton
Travel & Philosophy
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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Huw Edwards
Broadcaster & Presenter
Huw Edwards is the main presenter on BBC News at Ten. He also appears regularly on the radio and has covered the last two General Elections on Radio 4.
£10 - £15K -
Gavin Esler
News Presenter & Leadership Author
An award-winning broadcaster, novelist and journalist, Gavin Esler is a valued after dinner speaker and conference host.
£5 - £10K -
Jonathan Fenby
Trusted Sources
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.
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Niall Ferguson
Economic Historian
Niall Ferguson is one of the world's leading historians of the global economy.
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Nick Ferrari
Breakfast Radio Host
The outspoken and humorous presenter of LBC’s flagship radio show, Nick Ferrari entertains corporate audiences as an after dinner speaker.
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Christiana Figueres
UN Authority on Global Climate Change
The top UN authority on global climate change, Christiana Figueres has been the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) since July 2010.
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Jose Maria Figueres Olsen
Former Costa Rica President
Former President of Costa Rica & former CEO of the World Economic Forum, Figueres tackles global issues such as climate change, sustainable development, and technology.
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Daniel Finkelstein
The Times
An award-winning journalist, former political adviser, TV panellist and columnist, Daniel Finkelstein is a sought after speaker.
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Bobby Friedman
Political Writer
Bobby Friedman, writer, broadcaster, journalist and keynote speaker, is author of Speaker John Bercow’s biography, Bercow: Rowdy Living in the Tory Party.
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Stephane Garelli
Professor & Keynote
Management Professor at two of the world’s top business schools, Stéphane Garelli is also the director of IMD's World Competitiveness Centre and an authority on World Competitiveness.
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Cesar Gaviria
Former Columbian President
Former President of Colombia, Cesar Gaviria, known advocate of democracy and defender of human rights, was elected OAS Secretary General in 1994 and again in 1999.
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Bob Geldof
Social Campaigner
Rock star, political activist, philanthropist and icon, Sir Bob Geldof is a symbol of creativity, energy and a conviction to improve our world.
£15K & Over -
Peter Gershon
Chairman of National Grid
Sir Peter Gershon was head of the Office of Goverment Commerce and is now Chaiman of National Grid. His career has spanned both the private and public sectors.
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Valery Giscard d'Estaing
French Politician
Former President of France, Valery Giscard d'Estaing was a leading figure in the development of the European Union and is international keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
Bruno Giussani
European TED director
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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Misha Glenny
High-Tech Crime
Misha Glenny is an international expert on cyber security and organised crime. A trained actor, his keynote speeches are full of life, passion, experience and a dose of intelligent humour.
£5 - £10K -
Felipe Gonzalez
Spanish Politician
The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.
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Mikhail Gorbachev
Soviet Union President
As a keynote speaker, former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev reflects on the past and warns against dominence of any one political system.
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Bryony Gordon
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Joanna Gosling
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Krishnan Guru Murthy
TV News Presenter
Newsreader, TV presenter and authority on endless topics, Krishnan is sparkly and articulate as a keynote or after-dinner speaker, and awards host.
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William Hague
International Political Leader
Former leader of the Conservative Party and Foreign Secretary, William Hague uses his blend of corporate and political experience to engage with the audience.
£15K & Over -
Liam Halligan
Prosperity Capital Management
Liam Halligan is Chief Economist at Prosperity Capital Management - one of the world's leading asset-management firms.
£5 - £10K -
Tim Hames
Venture Capital Expert
Former chief leader writer and regular columnist for the Times newspaper, Tim Hames has the inside scoop on the murky goings on in the political and financial landscape.
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Lorraine Heggessey
TV Exec
Lorraine is the former Chief Executive of the production company Talkback Thames. She was the first ever female BBC One controller and is now a lauded keynote speaker and media consultant.
£5 - £10K -
Lindsey Hilsum
Channel 4 News
Lindsey Hilsum is the Channel 4 News International Editor, and a leading foreign correspondent. She is an experienced keynote speaker and conference facilitator.
£3 - £5K -
Anthony Hilton
Financial Journalist
Four recessions and seven banking crises later, Anthony Hilton is well qualified to provide perspective on international money markets and the current economic state.
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Michael Howard
Former Politician
A talented after dinner and keynote speaker, Michael Howard speaks about his experiences in politics, as well as law, transatlantic relations and economics.
£10 - £15K -
John Humphrys
Journalist & Broadcaster
Millions of people wake up to the sound of his voice, as John Humphrys entertains and inspires on The Today Show every morning.
£5 - £10K -
Will Hutton
Brompton Bikes CEO
Will Hutton is chief executive of The Work Foundation. Will is enormously respected for his ideas on current European and global economic issues.
£3 - £5K -
Jose Miguel Insulza
Chilean politician
Former Secretary General of the Organization of American States for two consecutive periods, Chilean politician Jose Miguel Insulza has an accomplished record of public service in his country.
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Faisal Islam
Sky News Political Editor
Faisal Islam is an award winning broadcaster and journalist, he is currently the Political Editor of Sky News and previously the Economics Editor for Channel 4 News.
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Boris Johnson
Mayor of London
Former Mayor of London and current Foreign Secretary. Conservative politician, columnist and Brexit campaigner, Boris Johnson's is an infamous speaker.
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Jo Johnson
BRIC's Specialist
Jo Johnson MP is a Contributing Editor to the Financial Times and is in demand as a keynote speaker and commentator on the UK and global economy.
£3 - £5K -
Ben Judah
Journalist and Analyst
Ben Judah is a daring and prolific journalist and author. He is a Russia analyst and visiting Fellow at the European Stability Initiative.
£5 - £10K -
Anatole Kaletsky
Times Editor-at-Large
Anatole Kaletsky is former Economics Editor, and former Editor-at-Large of The Times and writes on economics, politics and financial markets.
£10 - £15K -
Oliver Kamm
Writer & Journalist
Chief Economics leader writer and columnist for The Times, Oliver Kamm is a passionate and engaging speaker.
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Garry Kasparov
Chess Master
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.
£15K & Over -
Katty Kay
BBC World News America
Katty Kay, BBC World News America presenter, takes an unbiased look at US politics and offers insights on the important political and economic stories in the US and around the globe.
£15K & Over -
Parag Khanna
Geo-strategist
With leading geo-strategist, world traveller and author Parag Khanna as a guide, audiences will have the most cutting edge roadmap of geopolitics.
£15K & Over -
Ian King
Ian King is the lead business presenter on Sky News, where he tackles the big business stories of the day and holds business leaders and CEOs to account.
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Simon King
Wildlife Filmmaker
Simon King draws on his extensive knowledge of the Natural World to provide lively and informative presentations drawing parallels to the business world.
£5 - £10K -
David Lammy
Labour MP for Tottenham & former lawyer
Labour MP for Tottenham and former lawyer, David Lammy is an intelligent, assured and articulate speaker on politics and current affairs.
£3 - £5K -
Norman Lamont
Conservative MP
In the current economic climate, the former Chancellor, Lord Norman Lamont is an exceptional speaker and in high demand on the corporate circuit.
£5 - £10K -
Kirsty Lang
TV, Radio & the arts
Journalist and broadcaster, Kirsty Lang is a highly skilled conference facilitator and current affairs broadcaster.
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Graeme Leach
Mastermind in economics, geopolitics and global trends
Graeme Leach is CEO & Chief Economist of Macronomics, a macroeconomic, geopolitical and future megatrends research consultancy launched in 2016.
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Rod Liddle
Journalist
Former editor of the Today programme, Rod Liddle is an entertaining after dinner speaker with a great knowledge of politicians - especially useless politicians.
£3 - £5K -
Rachel Lomax
Government Official
Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Rachel Lomax delivers keynote speeches on topics including the current economic climate & monetary position.
£10 - £15K -
Joanna Lumley
Actress & Social Campaigner
Ab Fab actress, model and charity campaigner, Joanna Lumley OBE is a British Institution.
£15K & Over -
Gerard Lyons
Economic Policy
Economist and author, Gerard Lyons is formerly the Chief Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, he brings insight into policy as well as economics and markets to corporate events.
£5 - £10K -
Kasia Madera
News Presenter and Journalist
A British television news presenter and journalist, Kasia Madera has reported on some of the biggest news stories, including the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony.
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Emily Maitlis
News Broadcaster
One of the most recognised faces in television news, Emily Maitlis is a popular awards host and presenter.
£10 - £15K -
Pippa Malmgren
American policy analyst
Pippa Malmgren was an advisor to US President George Bush in the White House and a member of the National Economic Council during Enron and 9/11.
£15K & Over -
Michael Mansfield QC
Barrister
Michael Mansfield QC – the UK’s leading defence barrister - is a highly sought-after, charismatic and captivating keynote speaker.
£5 - £10K -
Andrew Marr
Political Commentator
Former Journalist of the Year, Andrew Marr explores life in politics, media and the world today, and is both an after dinner and a prestigious keynote speaker.
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Tim Marshall
News Broadcaster
After thirty years’ experience in broadcasting, Tim Marshall is well-placed to provide a sharp political commentary and analysis of global affairs.
£3 - £5K -
Paul Mason
Channel 4 News
Freelance reporter, formerly Channel 4’s Economics Editor, Paul Mason was appointed BBC Newsnight's business correspondent in 2001, making his first live appearance on 9/11.
£3 - £5K -
Daisy McAndrew
Economics Journalist
The former Economics Editor and Chief Political Correspondent of ITV News, Daisy McAndrew's knowledgeable analysis of finance and economics makes her a respected and popular corporate host.
£3 - £5K -
Trevor McDonald
News Broadcaster
Sir Trevor McDonald is synonymous with the news - he is one of the nation's most popular newsreaders of our time.
£10 - £15K -
Steph McGovern
Business Reporter
Steph McGovern - the face of BBC Breakfast - is one of the most recognisable faces on TV, reporting from the worlds of international business and finance.
£5 - £10K -
Hamish McRae
Economics Journalist
An economics journalist and associate editor for the Independent, Hamish is a renowned speaker on the world's economy and the future.
£5 - £10K -
Esther McVey
Chair of the British Transport Police Authority
The Rt Hon Esther McVey was the Minister of State for Employment from 2013 – 2015 and is currently Chair of the British Transport Police Authority.
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Sarah-Jane Mee
Sarah-Jane Mee is a television and radio presenter, fronting the Sky News breakfast programme and discussing all topical current affairs, alongside live sport, entertainment and consumer programmes.
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Christopher Meyer
British Ambassador
Former Ambassador for Great Britain to the United States, Sir Christopher Meyer recounts amongst other stories how he introduced Bush to Blair.
£5 - £10K -
Sarah Montague
Current Affairs Radio Presenter
Presenter of Radio 4's flagship TODAY Programme, as well as BBC Breakfast News, Sarah Montague is an outstanding conference facilitator.
£5 - £10K -
Piers Morgan
Famous Journalist
Piers Morgan was famously the youngest national newspaper editor in more than half a century. He edited the News of the World and the Daily Mirror under Murdoch.
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Dermot Murnaghan
News Broadcaster
An accomplished award winning Interviewer, Dermot Murnaghan spent 5 years presenting BBC breakfast and in 2008 moved to Sky to present "Sky News Today".
£5 - £10K -
Moises Naim
Economist & Keynote
Former editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, Moisés Naím has written extensively on international politics & economics & the consequences of globalisation.
£15K & Over -
Andrew Neil
daily Politics
Former Journalist of the Year and one of Debrett’s 500 most influential people in 2015, Andrew Neil is a respected figure in business, current affairs and politics.
£5 - £10K -
Cathy Newman
Channel 4 News
Cathy Newman is Channel 4's political correspondent and is one of the UK’s most hard-hitting and lauded broadcast journalists.
£3 - £5K -
Mary Nightingale
TV News Presenter
Mary Nightingale, ITN and ITV newsreader, is an experienced and sought after corporate awards host and facilitator.
£5 - £10K -
Juan Maria Nin Génova
One of the most renowned and prestigious Spanish bankers with great international influence, Juan María Nin has been one of the leading actors in the transformation of the Spanish banking system and economy.
£10 - £15K -
Steven Norris
Conservative Politician
Former Conservative MP and Minister for Transport for London. Ran for London mayor as the Tory candidate in the 2000 and 2004 elections.
£3 - £5K -
Jose Antonio Ocampo
Public Affairs
Professor Jose Antonio Ocampo is an expert on macroeconomic theory & policy, international financial & trade issues & Colombian & Latin American economic history.
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Rageh Omaar
World Affairs Reporter
Rageh Omaar made his name reporting from Iraq for the BBC. He is an adept and experienced keynote speaker and conference facilitator.
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Ana Palacio
World Bank
Ana Palacio is the ex Vice-President of the World Bank. She is an advocate of sustainable, inclusive development and an excellent keynote economics speaker.
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Matthew Parris
Sketchwriter
Journalist, author, TV personality and former parliamentary sketchwriter for The Times, Matthew is an adept and charismatic after dinner speaker.
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Chris Patten
BBC Trust Chairman
Ex-Governor of Hong Kong in charge of the handover to China in 1999, Lord Patten is an expert in emerging markets and a sought-after keynote speaker and commentator on world affairs.
£15K & Over -
Jeremy Paxman
BBC Broadcaster
Author, Broadcaster and Journalist, Jeremy Paxman has built his reputation on his tough questioning of politicans and public figures.
£15K & Over -
John Pienaar
Political Correspondent
As political correspondent, cutting through the spin of the political landscape, John Pienaar is ideally suited for both after dinner and conference speaking.
£5 - £10K -
Sebastian Pinera
Ex President of Chile
Harvard trained economist Sebastián Piñera, a businessman-turned-politician, was Chile’s first Conservative president in decades.
£15K & Over -
Michael Portillo
Former Cabinet Minister
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!
£5 - £10K -
John Prescott
Deputy Prime Minister
John Prescott is one of the most famous political faces from the Tony Blair Government. An ideal speaker on the environment, sustainability, leadership & politics.
£5 - £10K -
Libby Purves
Radio Host & Journalist
Libby Purves is the presenter of BBC Radio 4’s “Midweek” a programme of lively and diverse conversation; she is a Times columnist & drama critic, broadcaster, author and keynote speaker.
£3 - £5K -
Daniel Ritterband
Olympic Branding
Daniel Ritterband has over 15 years experience in Communications and Public Affairs. Formerly campaign director for the Mayor and Director of Marketing & 2012 Communications at City Hall.
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Mary Robinson
Former Irish President
Former President of Ireland and previously United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson is an outstanding international keynote speaker.
£15K & Over -
James P Rubin
White House Aide
Former top policy advisor in the Clinton administration, James Rubin is a keynote speaker & presenter of his own Sky show, commentating on world events.
£10 - £15K -
Jonathan Rugman
Broadcast Journalist
Jonathan Rugman is an award-winning Foreign Affairs correspondent with the UK’s Channel 4 News.
£3 - £5K -
Xavier Sala-i-Martin
Economics & Keynote
Professor of Economics & economic advisor, Xavier Sala-i-Martin is an international conference speaker on globalisation, economics & finance.
£15K & Over -
John Sergeant
Political Correspondent
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'.
£5 - £10K -
Adam Shaw
Business Journalist
Adam Shaw is a well-known financial journalist and presenter of BBC One's Panorama.
£3 - £5K -
Tim Shipman
Political Editor of The Sunday Times
Political Editor of The Sunday Times, Tim Shipman has been a national newspaper journalist for nearly 20 years.
£3 - £5K -
Rohan Silva
Global Thought Leader
A global thought leader on the relationship between public policy and innovation, Rohan Silva has an unrivalled perspective on technology’s potential to transform public services and drive economic growth and job creation
£5 - £10K -
Kate Silverton
BBC News Broadcaster
BBC news presenter Kate Silverton is a lively and engaging facilitator and awards host, and her presence enriches corporate events with a sparkle and a professional charm.
£5 - £10K -
Samantha Simmonds
Sky News Presenter
Samantha is an experienced news reader and is one of the main presenters on Sky News.
£3 - £5K -
John Simpson
BBC News World Affairs
BBC News World Affairs editor, John Simpson is one of the UK’s most lauded and loved TV news veterans.
£10 - £15K -
Martin Smith
RAF Pilot
Martin Smith, MBE, spent nearly fifteen years as a commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force, assigned to counter-espionage and counterterrorism.
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Jon Snow
News Broadcaster
Presenter of the award winning nightly Channel 4 News, Jon is an excellent choice for after dinner speaking, awards presenting & conference facilitating.
£10 - £15K -
Javier Solana
Former NATO Sec-Gen
Javier Solana was EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary-General of NATO, and Foreign Minister of Spain.
£15K & Over -
Jon Sopel
BBC International News
The BBC North America Editor, Jon Sopel is one of the lead presenters for BBC international news and is an excellent conference speaker, facilitator, chairman and host.
£10 - £15K -
Tim Soutphommasane
Political Philosopher
Dr Tim Soutphommasane is a political philosopher whose thinking on patriotism, diversity and national identity has been influential in reshaping debates in Australia and Britain. He is currently Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner.
£5 - £10K -
Alastair Stewart
ITV Presenter
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.
£5 - £10K -
Sandi Toksvig
BBC Radio 4
Comedian, writer and presenter, Sandi Toksvig also presents awards and delivers entertaining after dinner speeches.
£15K & Over -
Adair Turner
Financial Services Authority
Vice chairman of Merrill Lynch Europe and former Director General of the CBI
£10 - £15K -
Kitty Ussher
Economist and Former Politician
An economist and former Government Minister, Kitty Ussher is well-placed at the convergence between politics and economics to discuss a range of issues related to these areas.
£3 - £5K -
Hannah Vaughan Jones
An internationally recognised television presenter and news anchor for CNN.
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Juan Verde
Social entrepreneur and businessperson
Currently senior partner at MAPA Group (an international business development-consulting firm), Juan Verde has spent a prosperous career nurturing the successful operation of companies.
£10 - £15K -
Jeremy Vine
BBC News
Presenter of Radio 2's 'The Jeremy Vine Show', 'The Politics Show' and 'Page Turners', Jeremy Vine is also an exceptional keynote speaker, awards host and facilitator.
£5 - £10K -
Kirsty Wark
Hard-hitting News host
Kirsty Wark is one of Britain's most highly regarded and versatile presenters appearing on a multitude of TV and Radio News programmes including Newsnight.
£5 - £10K -
Justin Webb
BBC Journalist
Former North America Editor for the BBC, Justin Webb is an experienced conference facilitator and keynote speaker on politics and current affairs.
£5 - £10K -
Ann Widdecombe
Former MP
Colourful and outspoken, Ann Widdecombe has been Member of Parliament for Maidstone since 1987.
£5 - £10K -
Ziauddin Yousafzai
Education Rights
Ziauddin Yousafzai is an educator, human rights campaigner and social activist who peacefully resisted the Taliban’s efforts to shut down schools.
£15K & Over -
Mark Zandi
Moody's Analytics
Mark Zandi is chief economist of Moody's Analytics, where he directs research and consulting. Moody's is the leading provider of economic research, data and analytical tools.
£15K & Over -
Ernesto Zedillo
Former Mexican President
Former President of Mexico who led profound democratic and social reforms; economist and advocate of multilateralism, inclusive globalisation, nuclear non-proliferation and drug policy reform.
£15K & Over -
Jonathan Zittrain
Harvard Law Professor
An international cyberlaw scholar, Jonathan Zittrain is a prominent expert on internet security issues and is available as a keynote speaker.
£15K & Over
