Mark Price
Former Retailer & Trade Minister
Daniel Finkelstein
Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE
Broadcaster and Columnist, The Times
Declared political columnist of the year four times, Daniel has held some of the most senior jobs in journalism and politics. A former Executive Editor of The Times, he has been an advisor to prime ministers and chancellors for over twenty years. He has worked with John Major, David Cameron, Theresa May, George Osborne and Rishi Sunak among many others. His work is respected across the political spectrum and he has recently been the author of an award winning and critically acclaimed best selling book Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad. He is also a Director of Chelsea Football Club.
Speaking Topics
- Geopolitics, Policy & Politics
Danny has his audience in stitches with his collection of 'Rules for Politics.' I especially like the analogy with hotel towels - and what MPs can learn from footballers. As you'd expect, he also provides a great insight into who's up to what (and why) in the Westminster village. As much of a joy to watch as he is to work with, Daniel has heads bobbing in agreement right from the off.
Biography
Daniel Finkelstein is a columnist, broadcaster and former Executive Editor and Associate Editor of The Times. He is also a member of the Lords and has served as an advisor to the Conservative Party.
Daniel began his career as Chair of the Young Social Democrats, a group of whom went on to join the Conservatives. After serving as director of a Westminster think tank focusing on social policy, he became a political advisor to John Major and then William Hague and Secretary to the Shadow Cabinet. He played an early role in attempts to modernise the party alongside the likes of David Cameron and George Osborne.
Following a brief spell in data communications, Daniel joined The Times, started their blog, and worked his way up to the leader columns. He's also written a highly regarded and very distinctive statistics-based football review, and regular columns for The Jewish Chronicle.
Known for taking an objective, insider's view of Westminster, Daniel is a prominent commentator in the media, and a regular on Radio 4's satirical panel show The News Quiz. His talks provide a sharp and entertaining insight into the political scene examining the key policies and personalities with wry humour and genuine knowledge.
His book Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad is a moving, personal and at times horrifying memoir about Daniel’s parents’ experiences at the hands of the two genocidal dictators of the 20th century. Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box was shortlisted for the Practical Politics Book of the Year at The Paddy Power Political Book Awards.
“Daniel was perfect – he pitched it exactly right and gripped the audience”
He was great, he took lots of questions and made an effort to talk to every table after he finished speaking.
Very good. Danny followed a fairly complicated brief expertly and added his own knowledge and experience.
One of the best speakers we have ever had. I can’t remember a time when we have had such positive feedback after an event. Who on earth do I pick for next year that will be as good?
Lord Finkelstein was excellent and delivered a great national perspective on Government insights into housing policy.
A real success. Our guests were really engaged and fed back extremely positively. Danny was perfectly on time and a real pleasure to work with.
Please extend my thanks, whoever follows him will have to be excellent to keep the standard so high!
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