Sir Grant Shapps is a seasoned British politician who held multiple key roles in the UK government from 2010 to 2024. As Secretary of State for Defence (August 2023 – July 2024), Sir Grant Shapps was pivotal in shaping the UK’s global security response. President Zelenskyy highlighted his strategic role... Read more
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Sir Grant Shapps is a seasoned British politician who held multiple key roles in the UK government from 2010 to 2024.
As Secretary of State for Defence (August 2023 – July 2024), Sir Grant Shapps was pivotal in shaping the UK’s global security response. President Zelenskyy highlighted his strategic role in addressing the Ukraine conflict. Sir Grant Shapps was in office during the 7th October Hamas attack on Israel, navigating the complexities of the Middle East and addressing threats from Iran, North Korea, Russia, and China.
In January 2024, Sir Grant Shapps delivered a landmark speech at Lancaster House, asserting the world has shifted from a post-war to a pre-war era. He successfully raised UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP in April, a £75bn boost, inspiring Sir Keir Starmer to call for all NATO countries to follow suit.
As the longest-serving Housing Minister in 25 years, Sir Grant Shapps is a recognized expert in housing, development, and planning, co-authoring the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).
As Transport Secretary, Sir Grant Shapps pushed for major infrastructure advancements, focusing on sustainability and innovation across road, rail, maritime, and aviation sectors. A qualified pilot, he chaired the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Aviation, making it the largest all-party group in parliament.
As Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Sir Grant Shapps designed a scheme to mitigate the impact of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, covering up to half of energy bills for British households and businesses. He championed technological innovation, becoming the first British Minister in four decades to invest in new nuclear power generation. Notably, he led the UK’s negotiations at COP28 in Dubai, driving global climate commitments and sustainability initiatives.
Sir Grant Shapps is known for his media savvy, mastering complex topics—a must given the number of Cabinet posts he’s held, including Home Secretary for a week—and is renowned for communicating clearly, even under pressure.
Engaging, knowledgeable, and driven by a passion for progress, Sir Grant Shapps blends political acumen with visionary foresight, making him a sought-after speaker. His talks inspire audiences to think critically about the future of policy, technology, and global security.
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Sir Grant Shapps speaks on Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Organisation, Security, Strategy. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sir Grant to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sir Grant Shapps 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 Sir Grant can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sir Grant Shapps 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 Sir Grant can offer.
Sir Grant Shapps 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.
Sir Grant Shapps's areas of expertise include Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Organisation, Security, Strategy. To get a clear sense of Sir Grant'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.
Sir Grant Shapps can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Geopolitics, Government & Politics, Organisation, Security, Strategy is relevant. Details of Sir Grant'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.
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We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sir Grant Shapps, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sir Grant's current availability for your dates.