Media/Politics Speakers

Nima is a BBC World presenter and respected middle eastern journalist based in Dubai.

Nima Abu-Wardeh

TV/radio/online journalist, producer, presenter, writer, motivational speaker, business and ideas person who really understands, and can communicate with a sense of humour, the world of social media and digital communications.

Ian Aspin

Financial adviser and media pundit. Emmanuel is recognised for providing his expertise on Channel 4 Save Well Spend Better, BBC1 programme’s Your Money, Your Life, Watchdog, Morning Live and Rip Off Britain, alongside ITV’s This Morning.

Emmanuel Asuquo

Dame Harriett was elected the Member of Parliament for West Worcestershire in May 2010 after enjoying a successful career as Managing Director of JP Morgan

Dame Harriett Baldwin

Ed Balls was UK Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer and served in the UK Cabinet as Secretary for Children, Schools and Families. He was the UK Minister for Financial Services and the Chief Economic Adviser to the UK Treasury during which time he was Chair of the IMFC Deputies and UK G20 Deputy. While Shadow Chancellor he was co-Chair with Larry Summers of the Centre for American Progress Inclusive Prosperity Commission. Appeared on "Strictly".

Ed Balls

Author of The Dark Net and Radicals and Director of the Centre for the analysis of social media ,Jamie speaks expertly on important topics such as cyber security, internet cultures and surveillance technology.

Jamie Bartlett

Minette was the first woman to be elected President of the National Farmers’ Union in 113yrs; an eloquent advocate for sustainability with a natural gift for effective communication through modern media outlets, including national TV and radio.

Minette Batters DL

An ambassador for social awareness, Munroe utilities the power of social media, television and film to inspire and educate others on race, diversity, gender and LGBTQ+ topics. Most recently was appointed an UN Women UK Changemaker.

Munroe Bergdorf

Broke the now legendary Watergate story, with fellow journalist Bob Woodward, which led to the resignation of President Nixon. A keynote speaker on American political/media culture.

Carl Bernstein

Former Home Secretary and a leading Blairite who, despite being blind from birth, was highly regarded as an effective reformer and parliamentarian

David Blunkett

Conservative MP for Grantham and Stamford and author of 'Which Way's Up? The future for coalition Britain and how to get there'. Nick's themes for public speaking include the future of the coalition; modernising the tory brand; brics -an opportunity for Britain

Nick Boles

Henry is a journalist and broadcaster who speaks on a wide range of subjects including sustainability, overseas development, international current affairs and diversity.

Henry Bonsu

Broadcaster and writer Edith Bowman has been working in TV and radio for over 20 years.

Edith Bowman

Melvyn Bragg, Baron Bragg, FRSL, FRTS (born 6 October 1939) is a British author and broadcaster best known for the London Weekend Television (LWT) arts programme The South Bank Show, which he wrote and produced for 30 years. He is also known for his many programmes on BBC Radio 4, including Start the Week, which he presented for ten years, In Our Time, and The Routes of English, a history of the English language.

Melvyn Bragg

Author and One Show contributor, not to mention former MP, actor and all round polymath. A hugely popular choice for corporate events such as after dinner speaking, awards hosting and more. Particularly good for international audiences.

Gyles Brandreth