David Lammy is a British politician who served as Foreign Secretary (2024–2025), Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2025–2026) and Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor (2025–2026) in the Labour Government. He has been the Member of Parliament for Tottenham, London since 2000, and previously held various... Read more
David Lammy is a British politician who served as Foreign Secretary (2024–2025), Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (2025–2026) and Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor (2025–2026) in the Labour Government. He has been the Member of Parliament for Tottenham, London since 2000, and previously held various junior ministerial positions under Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown between 2002 and 2010.
As Foreign Secretary, David played a central role in shaping the UK’s response to the defining international crises of the time. He helped navigate Britain’s relationship with the United States in the wake of new tariffs and a more volatile global trading environment, while also working to deepen cooperation with European allies through a long-overdue post-Brexit reset between the United Kingdom and the European Union. He made closer security partnership with Europe a priority, including on defence, energy, migration, and the climate crisis, and was instrumental in maintaining steadfast support for Ukraine and shaping the UK’s approach to conflict in the Middle East. He also helped negotiate the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining the strategically crucial joint UK-US military base at Diego Garcia in the central Indian Ocean.
As Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary, David was at the centre of efforts to rescue a justice system under enormous strain and restore public confidence in it, placing victims, accountability, and delivery at the heart of the justice agenda. He also helped bring the long-campaigned-for Hillsborough Law to Parliament in July 2026.
Since his election to Parliament in 2000, David has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most visible and forceful voices on race, justice, and equality. He led the campaign for Windrush British citizens to be granted full citizenship and compensation and helped turn Windrush into a defining test of fairness, accountability and belonging in modern Britain. In 2017, he published the influential Lammy Review into racial disparity in the UK criminal justice system, helped cement his place as a serious reformer and campaigner for change.
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David Lammy's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for David tailored to your event.
David Lammy speaks on Brexit, Diversity, Geopolitics, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with David to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book David Lammy for events worldwide, subject to David's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether David Lammy is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what David can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief David Lammy on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what David can offer.
David Lammy delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
David Lammy's areas of expertise include Brexit, Diversity, Geopolitics, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of David's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
David Lammy can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Brexit, Diversity, Geopolitics, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of David's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what David Lammy is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with David Lammy, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check David's current availability for your dates.