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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POA POA: Contact Us Niall Ferguson is one of the world's leading historians of the global economy.
D D: £5k-£10k Nicholas Davis is Head of Society and Innovation and a member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland.
E E: £2k-£5k The outspoken and humorous presenter of LBC’s flagship radio show, Nick Ferrari entertains corporate audiences as an after dinner speaker.
C C: £10k-£15k Nick Robinson, the BBC's Political Editor since 2005, is a distinguished journalist known for his in-depth political coverage and extensive experience both behind and in front of the camera.
E E: £2k-£5k Nick Watt is the Political Editor of Newsnight and is the perfect chair, host or speaker for events requiring an inside view of politics
A A: £25k and over Nina Schick is a leading AI strategist, advisor, and speaker, helping global leaders harness the transformative power of AI while advocating for responsible development and ethical practices.
D D: £5k-£10k In the current economic climate, the former Chancellor, Lord Norman Lamont is an exceptional speaker and in high demand on the corporate circuit.
E E: £2k-£5k Former Chief Economics leader writer and columnist for The Times, Oliver Kamm is a passionate and engaging speaker.
C C: £10k-£15k Oona King is the Diversity Director at YouTube.
A A: £25k and over With leading geo-strategist, world traveller and author Parag Khanna as a guide, audiences will have the most cutting edge roadmap of geopolitics.
E E: £2k-£5k As the director of the UK’s leading economic research institute, Paul Johnson has spent his whole working life focussing on the economics of public policy and can talk on a range of topics related to this field.
E E: £2k-£5k 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.
POA POA: Contact Us 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.
E E: £2k-£5k Political thinker, Anglican theologian, and director of think tank ResPublica.
POA POA: Contact Us 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.
A A: £25k and over 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.
C C: £10k-£15k Former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Rachel Lomax delivers keynote speeches on topics including the current economic climate & monetary position.
C C: £10k-£15k Rachida Dati is a French Politician for the Republican Party.
C C: £10k-£15k Rahaf Harfoush is a Digital Anthropologist and bestselling author researching the impacts of emerging technologies on our society.
D D: £5k-£10k Ranvir Singh is the award-winning presenter and political editor for Good Morning Britain
C C: £10k-£15k Reni Eddo-Lodge is a London-based, award-winning journalist. She has written for the New York Times, the Voice, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, Stylist, Inside Housing, the Pool, Dazed and Confused, and the New Humanist.
E E: £2k-£5k Professor Richard Aldrich is a leading expert on intelligence, espionage and cyber security, known for making the hidden world of spies and state surveillance both accessible and compelling.
E E: £2k-£5k Richard Benham is an Independent Consultant and Adviser for many Corporate Clients within the Banking and Policing sectors as well as holding a Non Executive Director position for The Ascot Barclay Group, one of the UK's leading Cyber Security firms. He provides security and policing expertise to clients as well as strategic guidance on emerging cyber issues.
D D: £5k-£10k Keynote speaker Richard Davies served as economics advisor to George Osborne at HM Treasury from 2015 to 2016.
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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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