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.

Why Book Political Speakers For Your Event?

Hiring experienced political speakers gives your audience more than opinion. It provides context, analysis and an informed perspective that can support stronger strategic thinking.

Our politics speakers cover a wide range of topics, including domestic policy, international relations, economic outlook, electoral politics and the impact of political change on business. Our political keynote speakers bring authority built through careers in parliament, policy, broadcasting and global affairs.

Current Affairs Speakers for Every Audience

The right current affairs speaker can bring a topical, engaging perspective to your event, helping your audience understand the broader forces shaping their industry and the world around them. We work with former politicians, leading journalists, policy advisors and diplomatic experts who bring depth and credibility to every session. If your event has an international dimension, you may also want to explore our international affairs speakers.

Political Keynote Speakers

If you are looking to hire political keynote speakers, it is important to find someone who can present an informed, balanced analysis suited to a professional audience. Our political speakers regularly present at corporate events, industry conferences, board strategy sessions and private briefings. For events exploring economic themes in more depth, you may also be interested in our finance and economics speakers.

Find the Right Political Speaker for Your Event

We take the time to understand your audience, goals and event format before recommending the most suitable political and current affairs speakers. Every recommendation is tailored to ensure the right fit and real impact.

Seen someone who fits, or want help narrowing it down? Tell us about your event, or give us a call, and we will recommend political speakers who fit your audience, format and objectives.

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Catherine Mayer

E E: £2k-£5k Catherine is an esteemed journalist, best-selling author, and has been named as one of the most Influential People in Global Policy. She is also the President of the Women’s Equality Party, and co-founder of the Primadonna Festival, an event dedicated to giving emerging talent a chance to shine.

Cathy Newman

D D: £5k-£10k Cathy Newman is Channel 4's political correspondent and is one of the UK’s most hard-hitting and lauded broadcast journalists.

Cesar Gaviria

A A: £25k and over 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.

Charlie McMurdie

E E: £2k-£5k Charlie McMurdie served for 32 years in the Metropolitan Police where she established and led a world class national cyber-crime capability and enforcement body for the United Kingdom.

Cherie Blair

POA POA: Contact Us Cherie Blair, CBE, QC is a leading human rights lawyer and a passionate campaigner for women’s equality across the world. Her determination to help women overcome prejudice has seen her visit and speak in many countries

Chloe Combi

D D: £5k-£10k Chloe Combi is a Generation Z consultant, educational specialist, radio presenter and speaker.

Chris Patten

A A: £25k and over 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.

Christiana Figueres

POA POA: Contact Us Organisations seeking to mobilise climate action and build collaborative frameworks for global challenges gain powerful insight from Christiana Figueres, the diplomat who transformed international climate diplomacy.

Clive Coleman

POA POA: Contact Us Chief legal correspondent, barrister, broadcaster & comedy script writer, Clive writes & delivers witty material on diverse subjects

Craig Oliver

E E: £2k-£5k Sir Craig Oliver was Prime Minster David Cameron’s Director of Politics and Communications for six years

Daisy McAndrew

D D: £5k-£10k Daisy McAndrew is a veteran freelance radio and TV presenter with 30 years of experience in UK politics, economics, and royal reporting, currently hosting multiple shows on talkTV.

Damian Collins

E E: £2k-£5k Damian Collins is the MP for Folkestone and Hythe, and served as the Chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport select committee between October 2016 and January 2020

Dan McCrum

D D: £5k-£10k Dan McCrum is an award-winning Financial Times journalist and author, best known for exposing the Wirecard scandal and bringing financial fraud to light with gripping clarity.

Daniel Finkelstein

E E: £2k-£5k An award-winning journalist, former political adviser, TV panellist and columnist, Daniel Finkelstein is a sought after speaker.

Daniel Lacalle

D D: £5k-£10k Daniel Lacalle has a PhD in Economics, professor of Global Economy and Finances, he is also an investment fund manager. He is one of the Top 20 most influential economists in the world under Richtopia’s ranking (2016).

Daniel Ritterband

E E: £2k-£5k 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.

David Aaronovitch

E E: £2k-£5k Columnist for The Times, David Aaronovitch is a greatly respected journalist, author and TV presenter.

David Blunkett

D D: £5k-£10k 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.

David Lammy

D D: £5k-£10k Harvard educated David Lammy is the Member of Parliament for Tottenham and the Shadow Justice Secretary who is one of the leading agenda setters in the fields of social activism, diversity and multi-culturalism.

David Miliband

POA POA: Contact Us David Miliband was the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary from 2007 to 2010. Aged 41, he became the youngest person in 30 years to hold the position. He is now President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee where he oversees the agency's relief and development operations in over 40 countries.

DeAnne Julius

C C: £10k-£15k Dame DeAnne Julius DCMG, CBE is a widely experienced international economist and former intelligence analyst for the CIA.

Dermot Murnaghan

D D: £5k-£10k An accomplished award winning Interviewer, Dermot Murnaghan spent 5 years presenting BBC breakfast and in 2008 moved to Sky to present "Sky News Today".

Dharshini David

C C: £10k-£15k Dharshini David, the BBC’s Global Trade Correspondent, is a highly experienced broadcaster and economist. With experience as a Government economist before moving to HSBC Investment Bank as their UK Economist, Dharshini is adept at explaining the complex financial world to the public.

Dominic Frisby

D D: £5k-£10k An after-dinner and conference speaker, Dominic Frisby mixes the two unlikely worlds of comedy and finance. Bringing a unique edge to the speaking circuit, Dominic is both hilariously funny and incredibly erudite.

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