Isabel Oakeshott is an award winning political journalist and broadcaster. She has been Political Editor of the Sunday Times newspaper; Political Editor-At-Large of the Daily Mail newspaper; and has had staff jobs on many other national newspaper titles. A regular guest on BBC1’s flagship current affairs programme Question Time, she... Read more
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Isabel Oakeshott is an award winning political journalist and broadcaster. She has been Political Editor of the Sunday Times newspaper; Political Editor-At-Large of the Daily Mail newspaper; and has had staff jobs on many other national newspaper titles. A regular guest on BBC1’s flagship current affairs programme Question Time, she is currently International Editor at Talk TV and writes for the Telegraph, the Spectator, the Sun and the Mail on Sunday.
During her long journalistic career, she has broken several global stories, including the Lockdown Files expose of secret ministerial communications during the pandemic; and leaked diplomatic telegrams leading to the resignation of the UK Ambassador to the US, Sir Kim Darroch.
She has co-authored multiple high profile non fiction books, on the state of the UK’s Armed Forces (White Flag? – An Examination of the UK’s Defence Capability, 2018); the state of the NHS (Life Support: The state of the NHS in an age of pandemics, 2022); the true cost of cheap meat (Farmageddon: The True Cost of Cheap Meat, 2015, which has been translated into six languages) and unauthorised biographies of prime ministers David Cameron and Rishi Sunak. Her recent work with former Health Secretary Matt Hancock Pandemic Diaries: The Inside Story of Britain’s Battle Against Covid, 2023.
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You can book Isabel Oakeshott through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Isabel's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Isabel Oakeshott's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Isabel tailored to your event.
Isabel Oakeshott speaks on Authors, Brexit, Facilitators & Moderators, Government & Politics, Health. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Isabel to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Isabel Oakeshott for events worldwide, subject to Isabel's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Isabel Oakeshott is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Isabel can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Isabel Oakeshott on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Isabel can offer.
Isabel Oakeshott delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Isabel Oakeshott's areas of expertise include Authors, Brexit, Facilitators & Moderators, Government & Politics, Health. To get a clear sense of Isabel's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Isabel Oakeshott can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Brexit, Facilitators & Moderators, Government & Politics, Health is relevant. Details of Isabel's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Isabel Oakeshott is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Isabel Oakeshott, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Isabel's current availability for your dates.
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