Matthew HolehouseLead Political Correspondent for The Economist and Award-Winning Westminster Analyst

Matthew Holehouse serves as the British political correspondent for The Economist, where he maintains a deep focus on the evolving landscape of Westminster. His current work examines the strategic direction of the Labour government, specifically its impact on corporate operations, state administration, and national economic expansion. His expertise extends to the nuances of UK-EU diplomacy and the shifting dynamics of Scottish nationalism. He is also the author of Blighty, the weekly briefing from The Economist that tracks emerging trends across Britain. His distinguished career in journalism is marked by multiple British Journalism Awards. Most recently, he was named the winner in the Comment Journalism category in 2023 for his trenchant analysis of the Conservative Party. The judging panel specifically praised his ability to identify the deep-seated undercurrents influencing national polling. Before his tenure at The Economist, he acted as Senior Correspondent at MLex Market Insight, providing specialist intelligence to the financial and legal sectors, and spent six years at The Telegraph as a correspondent in both Brussels and London. Organisations book Matthew for his ability to translate complex legislative shifts and political movements into clear, strategic narratives. He is frequently sought after for his first-hand perspective on the figures and forces shaping modern British governance and his authoritative grasp of the current political climate. On stage, Matthew Holehouse 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. Matthew Holehouse 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, Matthew Holehouse 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 Matthew Holehouse would approach your audience.