Simon is happy to do a small number of bespoke speaking engagements both in the UK and internationally. As a former member of Boris Johnson’s Cabinet and then as Rishi Sunak’s Chief Whip from October 2022 to July 2024, Simon had a front row seat for one of the most turbulent periods in British politics. Talks have been in high demand since and as well as reflecting the dark humour of political crises, also contain numerous lessons for anyone running a business or charity from HR to dealing with Government.

Simon publishes regular analysis of what’s going on in Westminster and the wider UK from his desk in west Wales. Having been “in the thick of it” over the last 5 years, these insights are based on what really happens in the corridors of power, rather than a best guess.   Stay ahead and subscribe today.

As a seasoned political operator fresh from the heart of government, Simon has appeared on pretty well every political programme and podcast in the UK often handling the most challenging dramas of the last few years, including covid, Ukraine, and of course Partygate.