Isabel Hardman is Assistant Editor of the Spectator and presenter of Radio 4’s The Week in Westminster. She regularly writes political columns for a number of other publications, including The Times, Sunday Times, Observer, Sun, Evening Standard, and the Independent.

Gareth has a deep understanding of UK politics and media and extensive experience in helping businesses leverage policy opportunities or minimize risks to operations and brand reputation. He has over 20 years’ experience providing strategic counsel to multinational clients including Starbucks, Google, Infosys and Amex GBT. A specialist in Labour politics he is a veteran of numerous internal selection battles and election campaigns. Gareth is responsible for Government Relations and Corporate Communications work within Cavendish.

Alex Challoner is a political strategist with over 30 years’ experience in public affairs and communications advocacy. With a comprehensive knowledge of the Conservative party, he currently sits on the national board of the Tory Reform group and ran as a prospective London Mayoral candidate for his party. He advises a number of leading national and international businesses on their government relations strategy and engagement.