Media/Politics Speakers

Appears regularly on TV and radio on everything from "Have I Got News for You" to "This Morning", "Any Questions" to "Newsnight". She also writes for various newspapers and magazines and was a finalist in Celebrity Masterchef.

Christine Hamilton

GP and comedy writer. A regular on BBC comedy as well as on medical programmes, and a very popular after dinner speaker and awards host. He has won the Writers' Guild and a Silver Sony Award for a Radio 4 series. A brilliant speaker.

Phil Hammond

Stephanie is a speaker with expertise on political, tech & economic trends, surveillance, artificial intelligence, society, security, privacy, gender roles in STEM, and the ethics of new technologies.

Dr Stephanie Hare

Julia is a presenter on TalkTV and TalkRadio. She now hosts the mid-morning show after five years presenting the breakfast programme, covering all of the biggest stories of the day.

Julia Hartley-Brewer

Polemical columnist in the Daily Mail and formerly Telegraph. Also successful author and media contributor.

Simon Heffer

Lorraine Heggessey is a trailblazing media business leader, who has driven success and transformation in a range of high-profile roles in the public, private and third sector.

Lorraine Heggessey

Working in the heart of government through a period of key European negotiation has given Lord Hesketh a unique perspective on the current turmoil surrounding Brexit.

Lord Hesketh

Morgan Housel is a Partner at The Collaborative Fund and former columnist for the Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal. Also a multi award winning financial writer.

Morgan Housel

For 10 years he was the Director of Live Events for the British Government. He had access to the very heart of power and first hand insights into the centre of the Whitehall. With a wealth of anecdotes and insights, Simon provides a fascinating look into a world very few people get to see, let alone begin to understand.

Simon Hughes

Former Today programme and Mastermind presenter, now on Classic FM. A popular addition to corporate events, he is regularly asked to chair events, host awards and speak after dinner. Always happy to take questions from the audience, so your chance to interrogate the great interrogator!

John Humphrys

Baroness Ruth Hunt is an accomplished and influential figure, known for her dedication to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and fostering inclusive cultures. Former CEO of Stonewall.

Ruth Hunt

A regular contributor to television and radio news and current affairs programmes, Chris illustrates a gruelling journey of bravery, strength, leadership and skill where every decision made during his time in Iraq could have been his last.

Chris Hunter

Simon Jenkins is a journalist and author. He writes a column twice weekly for the Guardian and weekly for the Evening Standard, as well as broadcasting for the BBC.

Simon Jenkins

From postman to MP to Home Secretary but Alan's early political career began with his Trade union involvement. His achievements within the labour government included Secretary of State for Work and Pensions; Secretary of State for Trade & Industry; Secretary of State for Education and Skills; Secretary of State for Health and Home Secretary.

Alan Johnson

Was UK Minister of State for Trade & Investment until August 2008. Prior to this he was Director General of the CBI and appeared in the latest incarnation of the BBC’s Troubleshooter programme, following in the footsteps of Sir John Harvey Jones. A board member at Jaguar Land Rover, HSBC and Triumph Motorcycles, he is an enthusiastic champion of British business and has led trade delegations to the Far East.

Digby Jones