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Trust in politics is at a critical low, with only 14% of people saying they trust politicians. In this climate, transparency and honest communication have never mattered more. Expert political speakers help bridge the gap between government, media, and the public by breaking down complex issues and fostering informed debate. Whether discussing democracy, leadership, or the power of policy, these speakers bring clarity and perspective to every event. Their insight encourages understanding and trust—vital ingredients for a healthy society. Hire a top politics speaker to engage your audience, spark meaningful discussion, and shed light on the issues shaping our world.

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Ian Bremmer

President & Founder Of Eurasia Group & GZERO Media

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Gideon Rachman

Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator for the Financial Times, Distinguished International Fellow at the Lowy Institute, Author of 'The Age of the Strongman: How the Cult of the Leader Threatens Democracy Around the World' & Won the Orwell Prize for Political

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Rory Stewart

Former Cabinet Minister & Diplomat, Introduced England’s 5p Plastic Bag Charge, Co-Host of 'The Rest Is Politics' Podcast & Won a Scottish BAFTA for his Documentary 'Afghanistan: The Great Game'

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Pippa Malmgren

Former White House Economic Advisor, Economist, Tech Entrepreneur, Senior Advisor at Avonhurst & Award-Winning Leadership Author

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Lyse Doucet

The BBC's Chief International Correspondent, Recipient of Two Emmy Nominations, Peabody Award Winner & Council Member of the International Council on Human Rights Policy

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Lord William Hague

Former Leader Of The Conservatives, Leader Of The House Of Commons, MP for Richmond, President of the Oxford Union & Author of ‘William Pitt the Younger’

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Lord Kim Darroch

Former British Ambassador to the United States, Former National Security Adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron, Former UK Permanent Representative to the European Union & Chairperson of Best for Britain

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Baroness Catherine Ashton

Former High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs, The First Vice President of the European Commission, Former Leader of the House of Lords & the Lead Negotiator on the Iran Nuclear Deal

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Richard Schiff

American Actor, Played White House Communications Director Toby Ziegler in 'The West Wing', Won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series & Influencial Poltical Activist

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Alastair Campbell

Political Strategist, Former Downing Street Director of Communications, Editor at Large of The New European & Co-Host of The Rest is Politics

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Sir Richard Moore

Former Chief Of MI6 Secret Intelligence Service, Former Director-General, Political at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office & Chair of the Kennedy Memorial Trust

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Francis Fukuyama

Mosbacher Director of FSI's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Founding Board Member of 'The American Interest' & Political Scientist

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Nick Clegg

Former Leader of the Liberal Democrats & Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Former Vice President of Global Affairs at Meta & Hosted the BBC Radio Programme 'Call Clegg'

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Clive Myrie

Chief News Presenter for the BBC, Host of ‘Mastermind’, Host of ‘Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure’ which Won a BAFTA Daytime Award & Won the Royal Television Society Award for Best Foreign Coverage

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Stephanie Flanders

Former BBC Economics Editor, Head of Economics & Government at Bloomberg & Host of the 'Trumponomics' Podcast

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Tim Marshall

Former Diplomatic Editor & Foreign Correspondent for Sky News, International Bestselling Author of 'Prisoners of Geography' & Launched TheWhatAndTheWhy.com

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Arne Elias Corneliussen

Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of NRCI, Former International Key Account Manager for Lyreco Skandinavien & Fellow of The Linnean Society of London & the Royal Geographical Society

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Elliott Harris

Chief Economist of the United Nations, Former Assistant Director within the IMF's Strategy, Policy & Review Department, Head of the UNEP New York Office & IMF Special Representative to the United Nations

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Yanis Varoufakis

Co-Founder of DiEM25, Secretary-General of Democracy in Europe Movement 2025, Former Greek Minister of Finance & Co-Author of 'A Modest Proposal'

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David Miliband

Former Labour Foreign Secretary & President & CEO of The International Rescue Committee

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John Pienaar

British Journalist, Times Radio Drive Time Host & Former Deputy Political Editor At The BBC

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Justin Webb

BBC North America Editor, BBC Chief Radio Correspondent in Washington, D.C., Presenter of BBC Radio 4’s 'Today' & Co-Presenter of the BBC Podcast 'Americast'

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Noreena Hertz

Bestselling Author of ‘The Silent Takeover’, ‘The Debt Threat’ & ‘Eyes Wide Open’, Honorary Professor at the University College London, Board Member for Warner Music Group & Mattel & Thought Leader

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Stephen Sackur

Presenter of 'The Times at One' on Times Radio, Former Presenter of BBC World News Programme 'HARDtalk' & Named International TV Personality of the Year by the Association for International Broadcasting

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Paul Johnson

British Economist, Provost of The Queen's College Oxford, Former Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies & Columnist for The Times

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David McWilliams

Former Chief European Economist at UBS, Head of Emerging Markets Research at Banque Nationale De Paris, World Economic Forum Young Global Leader & Economic Media Commentator

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Robert Peston

Political Editor Of ITV News & Host Of Weekly Political Discussion Show 'Peston', Founder of Futures For All & Author of 'How To Run Britain'

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Tony Blair

Former Prime Minister of the UK, Leader of the Labour Party 1994 - 2007, Founder of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change & 2x Author

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Yukon Huang

Former Director of The World Bank China Program, Former Senior Advisor to the East Asia Vice President at the World Bank & Contributed to the 'U.S.-China Relations for the 2030s: Toward a Realistic Scenario for Coexistence' Report

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Bronwen Maddox

Director & CEO of The Royal Institute of International Affairs, Former Foreign Editor & US Editor for The Times, Former Director of the Institute for Government & Author of 'In Defence of America'

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George Osborne

Managing Director & Head of OpenAI for Countries at OpenAI, Former British Politician, Former Chancellor of the Exchequer & First Secretary of State

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Gillian Tett

US Editor-at-Large & Chair of the Editorial Board for the Financial Times, Provost of King's College Cambridge & Author of 'Anthro-Vision', 'The Silo Effect' & 'Fool's Gold'

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Roger Bootle

Chairman Of Capital Economics, Winner Of The Wolfson Economics Prize, Former Specialist Adviser to the House of Commons Treasury Committee & Author of 'Money for Nothing'

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Robert Pritchard

Founder of The Cyber Security Expert, Advisor for HRH The Queen & the UK Government & Former Deputy Head of the UK's Cyber Security Operations Centre

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Sir John Sawers

Former Chief Of MI6 Secret Intelligence Service, Former British Permanent Representative To The United Nations, Former Director-General for Political Affairs at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office & BP Global Non-Executive Director

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Gordon Corera

Security Analyst, Former BBC Security Correspondent, Co-Host of 'The Rest is Classified' Podcast & Six-Time Author

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Gina McCarthy

The First White House National Climate Advisor, 13th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency & Influential Climate Change Speaker

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Dido Harding

Member of the UK House of Lords, Former Deputy Chair of the Bank of England, Former Chair of NHS Improvement & Former CEO of TalkTalk

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James Kanagasooriam

Chief Research Officer at Focaldata, Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow & Former Partner of Polling & Data Science at Hanbury Strategy

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Dr Antonio Weiss

Bestselling Author, Co-Founder of Thomas Clipper, Former Chair of the Labour Group & Senior Advisor on Technology to Keir Starmer’s Office

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Julie Etchingham

Lead Presenter of ITV's 'News at Ten', Named Presenter of The Year by The Royal Television Society & Journalist of The Year by The London Press Club & President of The Women of The Year Lunch & Awards

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Emily Maitlis

Renowned Journalist & News Correspondent Awarded Network Presenter of The Year, Interviewer On 'Prince Andrew & The Epstein Scandal' & Former Lead Anchor of BBC's 'Newsnight'

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Michael Portillo

Former Conservative Party MP, Defence Secretary, Shadow Chancellor, Broadcaster, Great British Railway Journeys Host & Political Commentator

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Lionel Barber

Globally Respected Journalist, Former FT Editor, Expert in Geopolitics, Economics, Media Leadership & International Affairs

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Jonathan Lovitz

Founder & CEO of Lovitz Strategies, Senior Advisor & Director of Public Affairs EDA for the US Department of Commerce, Former Senior Vice President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce & One of Business Equality Magazine’s '40 LGBTQ Leaders

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Gyles Brandreth

Former Conservative MP For The City of Chester, TV Star on 'Countdown', 'Have I Got News for You', Bestselling Author of Over 40 Books & Honorary Doctorate From The University of Chester

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John Gummer Lord Deben

The UK's Longest-Serving Environment Secretary, Founder of Sancroft International, Chairman of The Climate Change Committee & edie Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

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John Hemmings

Director of the National Security Centre at the Henry Jackson Society, Senior Adviser to the Pacific Forum & Adjunct Professor at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Centre for Security Studies

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Laura Kuenssberg

BBC Political Journalist, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg Presenter, Former BBC Political Editor, Award-Winning UK Political Broadcaster

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Heather Zichal

Global Head of Sustainability at JPMorgan Chase, Former Obama White House Climate Advisor & Clean Energy Executive

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Professor Ian Goldin

Oxford Professor, Former World Bank Vice President, Oxford Martin School Founding Director, Globalisation & Development Expert

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Raghuram Rajan

Former Chief Economist & Director of Research at the IMF, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Vice Chairman of The Bank for International Settlements & Winner of the Deutsche Bank Prize in Financial Economics

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Sir Iain Duncan Smith

Former Conservative Party Leader Supporting Margaret Thatcher, Former Secretary Of State For Work & Pensions & Co-Founder of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China

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Matthew Parris

Former Correspondence Secretary to Margaret Thatcher, Columnist at The Times & Bestselling Author of Books Including 'Scorn: The Anthology' & 'Chance Witness'

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The cost of hiring a keynote speaker varies depending on several factors. Experience plays a major role; those with a high-profile background or specialist expertise often command higher fees. Similarly, the length of time that a speaker has been active in their field can also influence cost, with established professional speakers typically charging more for their proven insight and practised delivery. Factors such as location also impact the fee that a speaker requests, as travel and accommodation expenses are often added to events that are outside of the speaker’s local area.

For the precise cost of a speaker, it is best to consult one of the London Keynote Speaker Agency’s expert booking agents. Keynote speakers and event hosts can range anywhere from £1000 to in excess of £50,000 for speakers with increased levels of experience and expertise, or celebrities.

The ideal time to hire a keynote speaker depends on the details of your event, but generally speaking, it is always best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. For major awareness days or months, like International Women’s Day or Black History Month, the most in-demand speakers can be fully booked up to a year in advance. Securing your perfect speaker early ensures you get the right fit for your audience, theme and budget. Early booking allows you time to plan, coordinate logistics and create a cohesive event plan.

You can hire keynote speakers on a wide range of topics, from mental health, wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion to artificial intelligence and the future of work. Our speakers inspire audiences with insight, expertise, and lived experience. If you’re looking for a speaker who doesn’t fit within our current roster, get in touch. Our expert booking agents have a global network of speakers and will source the perfect fit for your theme. Whether you need an authority on geopolitics or a leading voice on psychological safety, we’ll match you with the right speaker to elevate your next event.

Keynote speakers are available for both virtual and in-person events. Virtual events became a popular format during the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to appeal to organisers who prefer the flexibility they offer. Hosting online removes the need for a venue, travel, and accommodation costs, making it a practical option for global audiences. Many speakers now deliver their talks virtually through platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, webinar, or online conference, our team can help. Contact the London Keynote Speakers Agency to find the best speakers for your virtual or hybrid event.

Many keynote speakers can tailor their content to suit the specific goals, audience, and theme of your event. While we offer a wide range of speakers across many topics, some specialise in customising their talks to reflect your company’s values, objectives, or industry challenges. This ensures the message resonates deeply and delivers lasting impact. Whether you’re hosting a leadership summit, corporate conference, or team-building event, we’ll connect you with a speaker who can adapt their message to your needs. To find out which speakers can personalise their content, contact the London Keynote Speakers Agency for tailored recommendations.

Yes, you can speak directly with your keynote speaker before your event. We organise briefing calls to ensure everything runs smoothly and aligns with your goals. During the call, you’ll have the chance to discuss what you’d like the speaker to focus on, the key messages you want delivered, and how their talk can best serve your business. It’s also an opportunity to cover practical details such as timing, format, and any technical or logistical requirements. These conversations help build a strong connection between you and the speaker, ensuring a confident and well-prepared delivery on the day.