Main Speakers

Liz Kershaw

Liz joined Radio 1 in 1987 and proceeded to build a very successful media career including Radio 5 Live and BBC 6 Music. Liz hosted daily news breakfast shows on BBC Local Radio, being the only woman to do so solo on the BBC at the time. From 2015, she made weekly appearances on Sky News reviewing the morning papers before moving to the newly launched GB News in 2021 to join Eamonn Holmes on Breakfast. On X she describes herself as 'Mad about music. Passionate about politics'!

Matt Goodwin

Matt is an academic, bestselling author, presenter and speaker known for his research and writing on: politics, populism, elections, voting, public opinion, Brexit, Europe, academic freedom and much more. He is well respected throughout the UK (and Reform in particular) as one of the very few academics and thinkers willing to stand up and speak out against progressive/woke policies, the impact of immigration and concerns about academic freedoms. His popular prime-time show on GB News has made him a household name amongst anyone with an interest in politics.

Nigel Farage

A man who needs no introduction. Nigel Farage is one of the most influential political figures of our time. A bold voice for British sovereignty, free speech, and democratic reform, he has spent decades challenging the establishment and standing up for the people. From leading the campaign for Brexit to shaping the national debate on immigration, energy, and identity, Nigel’s impact on British politics is undeniable. As party leader of Reform UK, he continues to inspire a movement for real change—rooted in common sense, courage, and country.

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