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Tom Newton Dunn

Navigate political uncertainty with Tom Newton Dunn, speaker and political intelligence expert. Tom works with organisations to decode geopolitical risks, anticipate regulatory changes, and understand policy impacts, delivering award-winning analysis from seven national journalism honours.

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Tom Newton Dunn, Speaker | Political Journalist
Tom Newton Dunn

Tom Newton Dunn

London, United Kingdom

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£2k–5k

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Tom Newton Dunn's biography

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  • Veteran political journalist with decades of experience
  • Seven-time national journalism award winner
  • Co-host of The General & The Journalist podcast

Tom Newton Dunn is a veteran political journalist whose incisive analysis bridges the worlds of print, broadcast, and digital media. His unique ability to decode complex political landscapes offers organisations clarity in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment. With over two decades as one of Britain's leading political voices, Tom served as Political Editor at The Sun for eleven years and currently works cross-platform for The Times and as a columnist for the London Standard.


He has covered four general elections, the Brexit referendum, and interviewed seven British Prime Ministers and US President Donald Trump. His award-winning career includes seven national journalism honours, including Scoop of the Year and the prestigious Politics Journalism award. Tom transforms intricate political developments into actionable intelligence for organisations navigating today's volatile landscape, identifying emerging trends and power shifts before they impact business operations.


His analysis helps leadership teams anticipate regulatory changes, understand geopolitical risks, and position themselves strategically amid political uncertainty. Audiences leave Tom's presentations with clearer understanding of political signals, policy-driven business disruptions, and how global political forces shape market conditions. His storytelling approach makes complex political concepts accessible and immediately applicable.


Book Tom Newton Dunn to give your organisation the political insight needed to make confident decisions in an unpredictable world.

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Why we recommend booking Tom

Tom Newton Dunn's award-winning political expertise and unique ability to translate complex geopolitical developments into actionable intelligence make him an invaluable resource for organisations navigating today's uncertain landscape. Book Tom to give your team the political insight needed to make confident decisions in an unpredictable world.

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What is Tom Newton Dunn's speaking style like?

Tom Newton Dunn structures his presentations around political analysis drawn from over two decades of frontline reporting, translating policy developments and geopolitical shifts into operational intelligence for business audiences.

What topics does Tom Newton Dunn specialise in?

Tom Newton Dunn speaks on politics, geopolitics, and government policy, with a focus on regulatory change, national security, and how global political forces affect business. He served as Political Editor at The Sun for eleven years and has since worked across The Times and the London Standard, covering four general elections, the Brexit referendum, and interviews with seven British Prime Ministers and US President Donald Trump, winning seven national journalism awards including Scoop of the Year and the Politics Journalism award.

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