Baroness Ayesha HazarikaFormer Labour Party Adviser and Specialist Political Commentator

Baroness Ayesha Hazarika is a distinguished political analyst, columnist, and broadcaster who spent over eight years as a senior special adviser for the Labour Party. During her time in Government and Opposition, she served as Chief of Staff to Harriet Harman and played a pivotal role in preparing Ed Miliband for the 2015 televised Leaders’ debates and Prime Minister’s Questions. Her legislative contributions include work on the landmark Equality Act and coordinating the party’s response to the Leveson Inquiry. Before entering Westminster, her career spanned the music industry at EMI and the civil service, where she held press officer roles at the Home Office and Number 10. Now a frequent contributor to the BBC, Sky News, and ITN, Ayesha is also a prolific writer for titles such as The Guardian, Financial Times, and New Statesman. She combines her deep policy expertise with her background as an award-winning stand-up comedian to offer a unique perspective on the inner workings of Parliament. Her presentations cover the intricacies of policy drafting, the challenges faced by women in public life, and the evolving relationship between the media and the creative industries. Audiences book Ayesha for her rare ability to blend serious political critique with engaging, sharp-witted observations on the realities of modern power and communication. On stage, Baroness Ayesha Hazarika is best known for talks on Politics & Geopolitics. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Politics & Government, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Baroness Ayesha Hazarika is regularly booked for Performers and Entertainer, After Dinner Speaker and Presenter & Awards Host, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Baroness Ayesha Hazarika travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Baroness Ayesha Hazarika would approach your audience.