Rt Hon Baroness (Harriet) Harman

Baroness Harman of Peckham is a pioneering figure in British politics whose career in the House of Commons spanned more than four decades. A qualified solicitor by training, she initially championed civil liberties at the Brent Law Centre and as a legal officer for the National Council for Civil Liberties. After being elected in the 1982 Peckham by-election, she spent years as a prominent frontbench figure, eventually holding senior roles such as Secretary of State for Social Security and the first-ever Minister for Women. Her legislative legacy includes pivotal work on the national minimum wage, childcare provisions, and the Equality Act. Following her long tenure as the Member of Parliament for Camberwell and Peckham, she was elevated to the House of Lords as a life peer in 2024. Throughout her career, she has held significant constitutional roles, including Leader of the House of Commons and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, and she remains a frequent commentator on Westminster affairs through her work on the Electoral Dysfunction podcast. Recently, she chaired the Privileges Select Committee during high-profile ethics investigations and conducted an important review into professional conduct for the Bar Council. Now serving as the UK government's Special Envoy for Women and Girls, Baroness Harman offers unparalleled expertise on leadership, organisational culture, and the complexities of modern governance. Audiences book her for her deep understanding of the political landscape and her first-hand experience in driving institutional reform and social change. On stage, Rt Hon Baroness (Harriet) Harman is best known for talks on Regulation, Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Politics & Geopolitics and Leadership. 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. Rt Hon Baroness (Harriet) Harman is regularly booked for Business Speaker, 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, Rt Hon Baroness (Harriet) Harman 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 Rt Hon Baroness (Harriet) Harman would approach your audience.