I lead the FSU's attempts to influence the legislative process. We campaign to ensure that legislation (both primary and secondary) enhances rather than diminishes free speech rights in the UK. Major recent campaigns have included the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, Online Safety Bill, Workers Protection Bill, and Payment Services Regulations. Working with the FSU's legal counsel, we draft and propose amendments to Bills that are frequently either taken up or proposed in a… Show more I lead the FSU's attempts to influence the legislative process. We campaign to ensure that legislation (both primary and secondary) enhances rather than diminishes free speech rights in the UK. Major recent campaigns have included the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act, Online Safety Bill, Workers Protection Bill, and Payment Services Regulations. Working with the FSU's legal counsel, we draft and propose amendments to Bills that are frequently either taken up or proposed in a different format by the Government. Unlike all too many, we really get into the nitty-gritty of the legislative process and use all of the levers of Parliamentary procedure to win. I also work on the Union's media work, delivering front-page agenda-setting coverage on our issues. Show less

I work with either individual MPs, groups of MPs, or political campaigns to acheive tangible political results. I work to improve exposure, identify and exploit political opportunities, and deliver political wins.I am currently working with two anchor clients on acheiving their political and media priorities.The New Conservatives – a gathering of Conservative MPs committed to ensuring that the party lives up to and embraces the promise of the 2019 election.The Free Speech… Show more I work with either individual MPs, groups of MPs, or political campaigns to acheive tangible political results. I work to improve exposure, identify and exploit political opportunities, and deliver political wins.I am currently working with two anchor clients on acheiving their political and media priorities.The New Conservatives – a gathering of Conservative MPs committed to ensuring that the party lives up to and embraces the promise of the 2019 election.The Free Speech Union – The FSU is a mass-membership organisation that campaigns to secure and enhance the free speech rights of its members and of the public at large.My current and previous clients also include:APPG campaigning against assisted suicide.Girls education charity looking to launch its UK presence.Boutique communications/lobbying practice requiring advisory services on political and media opportunities for their clients.American think tank – developing a new communications strategy and plan.Major UK conference – advice on how to handle and manage very intense media coverage. Show less

IPAC is the body of more than 250 cross-party Parliamentarians from over 20 countries that lead the global campaign for a robust response to the challenges to the democratic order posed by the Chinese Communist Party.As one of the founding team of IPAC, I helped establish the organisation and worked with our co-chairs to develop our key campaigns. I also coordinate the relationships with the large pool of international media who cover IPAC's work in the parliaments of more than 20… Show more IPAC is the body of more than 250 cross-party Parliamentarians from over 20 countries that lead the global campaign for a robust response to the challenges to the democratic order posed by the Chinese Communist Party.As one of the founding team of IPAC, I helped establish the organisation and worked with our co-chairs to develop our key campaigns. I also coordinate the relationships with the large pool of international media who cover IPAC's work in the parliaments of more than 20 separate countries across five continents. Highlights include: - Buy Australian wine campaign that garnered an organic social reach of 1m views for the primary video and front page coverage in the Australian press.- Led the media strategy for the high-profile 'Genocide Amendment' fight to amend the Trade Act (2021) to include a determination mechanism for genocide. Show less

One of HJS' senior directors, I led and directed the work of the organisation's communications team ensuring that the Society's work had both impact and influence – and that our communications work contributed to income goals. As part of the Senior Management Team, I provided advice on matters related to organisational strategy, research direction and methodologies, human resources, project income, grants, and procedural policy.My team's responsibilities included: live broadcasting… Show more One of HJS' senior directors, I led and directed the work of the organisation's communications team ensuring that the Society's work had both impact and influence – and that our communications work contributed to income goals. As part of the Senior Management Team, I provided advice on matters related to organisational strategy, research direction and methodologies, human resources, project income, grants, and procedural policy.My team's responsibilities included: live broadcasting, social media (Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter) communications, website management, direct mail, email marketing, membership content marketing, live event management, webinar programming, hybrid events, political relationships, policy communications, MP engagement, civil service engagement, SpAd & ministerial relationships, political impact strategy, media relations, oped placing & drafting, press releases, content marketing, broadcast booking, investigative research, creative content, and more. Show less

I lead HJS' communications activities in the press and in the political sphere. Working with Parliamentarians, political leaders, diplomats, journalists, broadcasters, and writers we deliver impact and influence for HJS' package of high-quality research.

I led the office of a recently-elected Conservative MP. Key objectives included establishing a contact system for reaching constituents with high-frequency and high-value direct mail, liaising with the local business community, making an impact on committee assignments, and building relationships with the national and local media.

By-elections team and anti-UKIP unit. I worked in research, operations, campaigns, press, and digital - learning the craft under some of the UK's best-known political operatives.