Contributors

Sir Peter James Bottomley is a British Conservative Party politician who served nearly five decades as a Member of Parliament from 1975 until 2024. First elected at a by-election for Woolwich West in 1975, he represented that constituency until its abolition in 1983, then served as MP for Eltham until 1997. He subsequently represented Worthing West from the 1997 general election until his defeat by Labour's Beccy Cooper in 2024, having been returned seven times in that constituency.

Following the 2019 general election, Sir Peter became the longest-serving MP in the House of Commons and was styled Father of the House for the duration of that parliament. He holds the distinction of being the first Father of the House to be unseated at a general election rather than retiring or dying in post. Sir Peter Bottomley writes commentary for Comment Central.

Sophia Worringer is a commentator with Young Voices UK and Head of Research – State of the Nation at the Centre for Social Justice.

Sophie Kent is pursuing a Masters in History at the University of Edinburgh.

Sophie Kitson is an Assistant Social Researcher in Public Policy at the National Institute for Economic and Social Research.

Stevan is a graduate of the LSE and the University of Cambridge, whose interests are in History and Politics

Steven Marcus Woolfe is a British barrister, writer, and commentator who currently serves as Director of the Centre for Migration & Economic Prosperity, a research think tank examining population and immigration issues in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. Born on 6 October 1967, Woolfe has established himself as a prominent voice on migration policy and economic matters.

Woolfe served as a Member of the European Parliament for North West England from 2014 to 2019. He was initially elected as a UKIP MEP in 2014 but resigned from the party in October 2016 to sit as an Independent MEP, citing his opposition to what he viewed as the party's overly negative immigration policy. He continued serving as an independent member until July 2019. Through his work at the Centre for Migration & Economic Prosperity and his practice as a barrister, Woolfe focuses on immigration, population dynamics, and economic policy. He writes commentary for Comment Central.

Stuart Paul Anderson is a British Conservative Party politician who has represented South Shropshire as Member of Parliament since 2024. Born on 17 July 1976, Anderson first entered Parliament in 2019 when he was elected MP for Wolverhampton South West, a seat he held until 2024. During his parliamentary career, he has held several significant positions within government and opposition, serving as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household from November 2023 to July 2024 and subsequently as shadow Minister for Defence from July to November 2024.

Through these roles, Anderson has developed expertise in defence policy whilst also gaining experience in the whips' office as Vice-Chamberlain. His political career has seen him represent two distinct constituencies in the West Midlands and Shropshire, giving him insight into both urban and rural policy challenges. Anderson writes commentary for Comment Central.

Sylvie Macdonald is a political and media consultant at Bridgehead Communications.