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Author biography
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Alex Davies is a director at purpose-led communications agency Higginson Strategy. He was previously chief of staff to Sir Vince Cable during his leadership of the Liberal Democrats and is a former Lambeth councillor.
Alex Fenton is Group CEO of The Legends Agency, an offshoring recruitment firm specialising in South African talent. He is also Partner at finance broker Funding Bay/FBX Capital.
Alexandra Louise Mayer, born 2 June 1981, is a British Labour Party politician who has represented Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard as Member of Parliament since 2024. Before entering Westminster, she served as a Member of the European Parliament for the East of England region between 2016 and 2019, giving her significant experience in both domestic and European legislative contexts during a particularly notable period in British politics.
Mayer's political career has spanned two distinct parliamentary institutions, allowing her to develop expertise across a range of policy areas at both national and regional levels. Her transition from the European Parliament to the House of Commons reflects the changing political landscape in the United Kingdom. She now writes commentary for Comment Central.
Alexander Clackson is the founder of Global Political Insight think tank in London, and a researcher on Russia, which he has covered for the past decade.
Alice Potter is the cat welfare expert for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA).
A recent UCL History graduate with experience in political campaigning and opinion journalism.
Alisha Durgapal is a War Studies graduate from King’s College London with experience in Parliament and Communications. She is interested in political communications and democratic engagement.
