Political & Current Affairs Speakers
Politics and current affairs shape the environment in which every organisation operates. From policy and regulation to social change and international relations, understanding the political landscape helps audiences plan with greater confidence and context.
If you are looking to book political speakers who can deliver informed, balanced and thought provoking insight, our political and current affairs speakers are selected for their ability to cut through noise and explain what is happening and why it matters. They bring perspectives from government, journalism, diplomacy and public policy, whether you are planning a conference, industry event or private leadership session.
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C C: £10k-£15k Vice chairman of Merrill Lynch Europe and former Director General of the CBI
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.
C C: £10k-£15k Afua Hirsch is a journalist and presenter at Sky News
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.
POA POA: Contact Us Alastair Campbell is a renowned communicator, strategist, and mental health advocate, best known for his role as Tony Blair’s spokesperson and prolific author.
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.
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
A A: £25k and over Amy Jo Martin is a New York Times Best Selling author, entrepreneur, angel investor and podcaster. Named as the third most powerful woman on Twitter by Forbes and with a collective audience of over a million people, her podcast ‘Why Not Now?’ and a collection of seminal work, Amy is the ideal speaker for to discuss the future of technology, emotional intelligence and communication.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
C C: £10k-£15k Beth Rigby, Sky News’ Political Editor, is a distinguished journalist known for her fearless interviewing and comprehensive political coverage.
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
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
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.
B B: £15k- £25k Caroline Criado Perez is a writer, broadcaster and award-winning feminist campaigner.
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.
E E: £2k-£5k Olympic rower, conflict diplomat and author Cath Bishop is an inspiring keynote speaker who relates her experiences to practical strategies that enable people to unlock their full potential.
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Advice & FAQs about Political & Current Affairs Speakers
Submit your event details via our enquiry form. The more information you can share about the audience, the aims and objectives of the session and the overall event, the easier it will be for our team to recommend the perfect political speaker. Either way, we’ll get back to you within an hour to guide you on availability, fees, and how the speaker can tailor their talk to your audience.
Political speakers provide a nuanced understanding of policy, governance, and current affairs. They help audiences interpret political events, consider implications for business or society, and explore leadership and negotiation within complex political landscapes. Talks are engaging, informed, and often include behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
Yes. Many political speakers link policy, regulation, and global affairs to business strategy and risk, providing audiences with actionable insights into how political developments might impact their industry or sector
Our Politics speakers are ideal for conferences, think-tanks, corporate briefings, and policy discussions. Political speakers work well to provide context at the start of a day, stimulate debate mid-event, or close sessions with forward-looking insights.
Our politics speakers include former politicians, policy experts, journalists and commentators who bring clarity, balance and insight to complex political landscapes. For inspiration, explore our blog: Our Top 10 Politics & Current Affairs Speakers for your Event - a curated list of voices who bring sharp analysis and engaging storytelling to every event.
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