Ayesha Hazarika is a political insider with a difference, renowned for her humour and entertainment value, when surveying the political scene.

Ayesha is a broadcaster, journalist, political commentator, former political adviser to senior Labour Party politicians — and a comedian.

She took a comedy course while working in government so it’s no surprise Ayesha has become a firm favourite as an after dinner and keynote speaker on politics, government and current affairs.

She’s a huge hit with audiences who are captivated by her humorous political anecdotes and has even performed standup comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe inspired by her time at Westminster.

Millions more have watched her quick-witted humour on BBC1’s Have I Got News For You.

Ayesha combines an incredible mix of talents and has worked with some of the biggest names in the Labour Party, including Ed Miliband and Harriet Harman.

She was awarded an MBE for political service and became a Baroness after a nomination from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

Ayesha’s soaring popularity is reflected in her vast portfolio of media appearances, including – presenting primetime shows on Times Radio, BBC Question Time, ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Channel 5’s The Jeremy Vine Show, The News Quiz on Radio 4 and Richard Osman’s House Of Games.

As the world faces huge challenges and change, rarely has politics been so important – and never has there been anyone better equipped to inform and entertain than Ayesha Hazarika.

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