Speakers on Politics

Want to know how the political winds are changing? What you can believe from the polls? The impact of a future election on business and the economy? Or how consumer attitudes are changing? Our political experts will answer your questions.

Rob Ford, Election Analyst

The go-to guy for the Guardian, the BBC and many more, Professor Rob Ford is one of the UK’s highest profile political analysts. If your audience needs to understand the mood of the nation through the latest polling, the potential outcome of coming elections, or the hottest topics in political debate, Rob brings insight and authority in an entertaining style.

A longstanding member of the BBC election analysis team, Rob has worked with Sir John Curtice on every general election exit poll since 2005. He’s recognised from frequent broadcast appearances, popular broadsheet opinion articles, a large social media following, and a fast-growing Substack - The Swingometer.

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Additional Commentary

Our wide range of speakers can offer additional commentary to help your audience to understand and navigate a challenging political landscape.

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Tom Cheesewright, applied futurist, on navigating uncertainty

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Ruth Ibegbuna, social entrepreneur on young people and politics

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Joanne Anderson, former mayor of Liverpool

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