Kevin Maguire

Associate Editor at the Daily Mirror, Kevin Maguire is a leading political journalist, at the forefront of government, policy and political power current affairs in the UK. Able to offer audiences an insight into the effects of the current political climate on individuals, businesses and a number of other invested parties, Maguire is a highly sought after political speaker and has already been called on to host seminars, masterclasses and guest lectures. With over three decades spent in the industry, Maguire has seen the development of some of the biggest political moments in history, making him not only an authority speaker but a truly insightful and captivating one too.

Currently the Associate Editor of the Daily Mirror, Maguire has been revered for his contributions in this role, dedicated to exposing the truth amongst the political jargon. Formerly he grew his reputation as the Chief Reporter for The Guardian, proving pivotal in his position as the insider on political power. Maguire now utilises his experience in the field to report for New Statesman, commentate on current affairs for Good Morning Britain and as a board member for the National Advisory Panel. A prominent board contributor at the Centre for Labour and Social Studies, Maguire assists in developing policies that break down class barriers and strive for social equality, an area of expertise Maguire can offer businesses wanting to create diverse opportunities.

A graduate of the University of York, armed with his politics degree, Maguire went on to achieve a postgraduate diploma in journalism, giving him the theoretical foundation required for an impressive future career. Stepping straight into the competitive industry, Maguire’s tenacity and knowledge saw him secure his first role at Western Morning News. Through the late 1980s and early 1990s it was evident that Maguire was soon to be a key player in political journalism as he contributed to New Civil Engineer and the Daily Telegraph.

Having been actively involved in the portrayal of historical political occasions, including general elections, Brexit, and COVID-19, Maguire’s expertise were called on to co-author ‘Great Parliamentary Scandals: Five Centuries of Calumny, Smear and Innuendo’. For his prestige in political reporting, Maguire is also regularly featured on LBC radio, previously as the co-host, and has appeared on Have I Got News For You. Since 2014 the respected authority has been a visiting professor at the University of Sunderland, where he also received an honorary doctorate in 2018.

Offering a career of unrivalled longevity and prominence, Maguire’s influence on political journalism has been outstanding, and he can now offer the same transformative expertise as a political speaker at your occasion.