Ian Dunt

  • Political analyst and commentator, former Editor of Politics.co.uk

  • Author of several books including How Westminster Works… and Why It Doesn’t

  • A TV commentator and contributor to the Guardian and the Washington Post

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About

Ian Dunt is a political analyst and commentator who started his journalism career with PinkNews, before moving to political analysis for Yahoo! He is a columnist for the i newspaper, host of the Origin Story podcast, and the former editor of Politics.co.uk.

In 2017, Ian was part of the team that launched Remainiacs, a political podcast about Britain's departure from the European Union, as seen from a pro-Remain perspective. In October 2020, Remainiacs was renamed Oh God, What Now?

As a writer his books include How Westminster Works… and Why It Doesn’t, How To Be A Liberal, and Brexit: What The Hell Happens Now. A contributor to the Guardian and the Washington Post, he is also a regular pundit on TV and radio shows, including Any Questions, Newsnight, and Sky’s Newspaper Review.

Speech Topics

‘F*** business’: What happened to business’ relation with politics and how can it be repaired?
The business lobby was once courted by both main parties, but now they find themselves despised by Labour and dismissed by the Conservatives. What led to the breakdown and how can it be fixed?

How Westminster works… and Why it Doesn’t
Our political and financial system is cloaked in secrecy, archaic terminology, ancient custom, impenetrable technical jargon and deliberate obfuscation. The reality is that despite all the coverage, hardly anyone understands how Westminster actually works.

Where do we go next: Disturbance in the media and fake news
Mainstream politicians routinely discredit the media, and fake news is making global events largely unpredictable. How have changes in behaviour and technology influenced this, and where will it go next?

Is there a limit to the global spread of populism?
Populists are defeating established parties and threatening to overturn established institutions. What defines and motivates the populist assault, and which political systems have succeeded in resisting them?

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Testimonials

If you are looking for a good guide to Brexit and what comes next, I can recommend What the Hell Happens Now?

Tom Watson – Deputy leader, Labour Party

Ian delivered a nuanced, substantiated and commercially-relevant commentary on contemporary British politics for a number of audiences. His insights have been well-received by clients, and he has been a pleasure to liaise with both before and after such engagements.

Jack Lambert – Gatehouse Advisory Partners

Books and DVDs

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