Edwina Currie

One of the most prominent women in British politics, former Conservative Party politician, Edwina Currie enjoyed a progressive career in parliament for over 15 years. Undeterred by the lack of female representation in the field, Currie carved an impressive presence in politics, remaining strong in her stance on key issues and being committed to her constituency has since seen Currie thrive as a media personality. With such a varied and eminent career Currie now effortlessly takes to the stage as an after-dinner speaker, sharing exclusive anecdotes from the upper echelons of politics and bringing the same much-loved personality to events as she does to media engagements.

The Liverpool born politician began her career in governance as the Birmingham City Councillor for Northfield, backed by a degree in philosophy, politics and economics from the prestigious University of Oxford. First elected as the Member of Parliament for South Derbyshire in 1983, Currie represented the area for the Conservatives for 14 years, continually voted in for her ever-present position in the British media and outspoken views on topics like equality for homosexual rights. A female powerhouse of the political scene, Currie also held the role of Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health for two years from 1986 and was named 1994 Speaker of the Year by the Association of Speakers’ Club.

Utilising her expansive platform, Currie has become a highly acclaimed author in both the non-fiction and fiction format. Transferring her experiences in politics into best-selling insider reading on Westminster, Currie’s commentary on the country’s leadership under Thatcher and Major in her Diaries 1987-92 and Diaries II 1992-1997, has been revered for its analysis and honesty on the era.

Known always for her progressive opinions Currie has continued her outspoken nature in her writing with the likes of ‘What Women Want’ being published in 1990, a testament to her refusal to stand in line when it comes to women’s traditional roles. Benefiting not only from her reputation gained in politics, but her celebrity status in the media, when you book Currie as an after-dinner speaker, guests will recognise her from her long-standing appearances on television. From I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! to twice winning Celebrity Mastermind, Currie is a regular choice to entertain audiences. Similarly, her role as a broadcaster has seen her star on The Pilgrimage, Have I Got News For You and The One Show, a versatile and popular personality.