Tom Tugendhat

Tom Tugendhat MBE is one of the UK’s leading politics speakers. The Conservative MP has served Tonbridge and Malling for multiple years, a reflection of Tom’s longstanding political influence and popularity with voters. When booked for events, his diverse career in both Parliament and the British Army makes Tom the ideal speaker for multiple themes. As a military major, he travelled the world serving for his country, during which he gained valuable knowledge of mental resilience and determination.

In 2015, Tom was appointed Member of Parliament for Tonbridge and Malling. With his first-hand experience of Middle-Eastern conflicts, he supplies a valuable perspective on Iran, Israel and other international affairs in Parliament. Tom is the youngest Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, with whom he investigated Russian corruption, and proposed the need for “stronger political leadership” in the UK. On the topic of Brexit, Tom supported membership of the European Union, and values the power of unified international relations. He can shine a light on the impact of Brexit at events, from the standpoint of an influential politician with first-hand insight.

In 2020, Tom was appointed the first head of the China Research Group - a group of MPs who conduct enquiries on China’s global role. Including the Covid-19 pandemic and Huawei scandal, he can pass comment on the political events that define life as we know it. He has delivered countless impactful speeches on global politics, including at the Royal United Services Institute and the Social Market Foundation, where Tom discussed such topics as “community conservatism” and foreign policy strategies. No stranger to the stage, an experienced political speaker like Tom is guaranteed to resonate with audiences, thanks to his commanding presence.

Fighting for the British Army, Tom served in Afghanistan and Iraq. Such experiences led Tom to create the Armed Forces Muslim Association. He has worked with the Foreign Office, National Security Council of Afghanistan, and operated as an intelligence officer in several countries. Following the Iraq war, Tom played an integral role in the region’s economic reconstruction, before setting strategic goals for Afghanistan. He was later deployed to Afghanistan with the Royal Marines, having previously advised the governor of Helmand Province. Tom earned an MBE for his brave efforts.

Tom continues to work with the British military as a reserve officer. He has enjoyed several leadership roles in defence, including on the Army Strategy Team and as principal adviser to the Chief of the Defence Staff. Combining his military experience and political influence, Tom is a sought after speaker at corporate events and conferences, booked to share his thrilling insight. Considering his Master’s degree in Islamics from Cambridge University and career in global politics, a speaker like Tom supplies an unrivalled insight into international relations.