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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D D: £5k-£10k Dominique Moïsi is one of Europe's leading geo-strategic thinkers
E E: £2k-£5k Sophie has led the most extraordinary life following her transition from Steve to Sophie.
C C: £10k-£15k Dr. Shirley Yu, began her career working in investment banking. However, it was in 2009, that Shirley joined CCTV (China Central Television) News. Shirley has become a leading figure in Chinese (and world) economy analysis, business entrepreneurship and is also highly-regarded financial host.
B B: £15k- £25k 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.
C C: £10k-£15k Eduardo Braun is the director of the HSM Group—the first global multimedia management company. He has traveled the globe interviewing world-renowned personalities.
C C: £10k-£15k Elizabeth Linder is the Founder and CEO of The Conversational Century, and was Facebook’s Politics and Government Division Specialist from 2011 to 2016. Specialising in global and digital communications, Elizabeth Linder is the perfect speaker for forward-thinking industries.
B B: £15k- £25k One of the most recognised faces in television news, Emily Maitlis is a popular awards host and presenter.
A A: £25k and over 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.
E E: £2k-£5k The Rt Hon Esther McVey is the Conservative MP for Tatton and current Minister of State for Housing and Planning.
D D: £5k-£10k Farrah Storr is the former multi-award winning editor-in-chief of Elle UK, Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health, seeing unprecedented success under her tenure. She is now head of Writer Partnerships at Substack UK.
A A: £25k and over The longest standing Spanish President is a sought after keynote speaker. His experiences of the politics & economics for Spain & Europe provides insights for all.
D D: £5k-£10k Frank Gardner, BBC Security Correspondent, bestselling author, and nature photographer, delivers unparalleled insights on global security and inspires through his storytelling and resilience.
A A: £25k and over 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.
D D: £5k-£10k Gavin Barwell served as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Theresa May from June 2017 to July 2019 during one of the most turbulent periods in British political history.
D D: £5k-£10k An award-winning broadcaster, novelist and journalist, Gavin Esler is a valued after dinner speaker and conference host.
A A: £25k and over Senior Editor-at-Large, Fortune Magazine, and Author, Talent is Overrated, Geoff Colvin is a versatile and experienced facilitator, host and keynote speaker.
A A: £25k and over George Osborne is a former Chancellor of the Exchequer and influential political figure, now a business adviser, media leader and advocate for regional economic growth.
D D: £5k-£10k 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.
E E: £2k-£5k Grace Blakeley, a renowned economics and politics commentator, columnist, and author, is a prominent voice in UK media, frequently appearing on major TV and radio outlets.
E E: £2k-£5k Graeme Leach is CEO & Chief Economist of macronomics, a macroeconomic, geopolitical and future megatrends research consultancy launched in 2016.
D D: £5k-£10k Former Defence Secretary of the United Kingdom, Grant Shapps had led an incredible career in the UK Government.
C C: £10k-£15k Former 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.
D D: £5k-£10k An economics journalist and associate editor for the Independent, Hamish is a renowned speaker on the world's economy and the future.
B B: £15k- £25k Dr Hannah Fry is a lecturer in the Mathematics of Cities at the Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis at UCL.
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