We solve public policy challenges
Bradshaw Advisory helps clients navigate, influence and solve policy challenges by bringing together a team of senior experts in economics, policy and public affairs.
Our consultancy was born out of frustration with the high-volume, low-impact and shallow work that too many in our industry provide.
Whether you want to help shape new legislation, secure funding with a Treasury Green Book compliant business case or develop a new policy report to advocate for change we can help.
Regenerating a forgotten part of England
Delivering new clean energy
Securing an £11.5bn export opportunity
Taking advantage of the AI revolution
Clients
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"Excellent policy analysis, economic research and public affairs support. Together we have made the case for the importance of international connectivity, the transition to sustainable aviation fuel and created a 'blueprint' of priority countries for the UK to focus on."
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"They understand the UK's key strengths, the drivers of our competitive advantage and what we can do to boost growth and investments, including the impact of our AI sector. Excellent to work with - knowledgeable, proactive, experienced and dedicated to doing an excellent job."
Prof Dame Wendy Hall FRS FREng
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"They clearly understand politics, the media and how policy is developed while being able to undertake impactful research and analysis that can give unique insights into the challenges the UK faces and how to solve them."
Peter Flavel
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"I have successfully worked with Tom and the Bradshaw Advisory team for many years. Unusually they have expertise in economics, data, policy and public affairs which means they can do what others can't. They have relentless energy and a relentless determination to deliver and I have no hesitation recommending them to others."
Jason Millett
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“Bradshaw Advisory’s support to the council and our stakeholders has been invaluable. They have a deep understanding of what levelling up means in practice and how to make evidence-based decisions about the best route forward.”
Dave Welsby
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"Our work with Bradshaw Advisory helped us to successfully and powerfully demonstrate the significant value of retail, real estate and sustainability for places up and down the UK and the potential for the future. Landsec is committed to shaping, curating and sustaining great places to create value for all our stakeholders across the country."
Sara Doggett
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"AI has massive positive potential for Financial Services as well as creating potential risks that need to be mitigated. We worked with Bradshaw Advisory to further develop our policy thinking on the subject, develop new modelling and analysis, meet with senior decision makers in Downing Street."
Jana Mackintosh
Managing Director - Payments, Innovation and Resilience, UK Finance
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Tom Lees
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Managing Director
Tom is a recognised expert in policy, thought leadership, reputation management, corporate communications, public affairs and running high-impact campaigns. -
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Amy Tinley
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Deputy Managing DirectorAmy is the Deputy Managing Director at Bradshaw Advisory. She has significant experience working across political, industry and charity sectors.
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Gerry McFall
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Director of Public AffairsGerry leads Bradshaw Advisory’s public affairs work. Gerry has 20 years experience in executive leadership roles based both internationally and in the UK.
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Josh Lindl
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Director of OperationsJosh is Director of Operations at Bradshaw Advisory. He is a qualified project manager and management accountant (CIMA whilst working at KPMG).
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Jan Zeber
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Head of PolicyJan leads Bradshaw Advisory's policy practice, having previously worked across Government, think-tanks, academia and the private sector.
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Matt Latham
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Senior Consultant EconomistMatt is a Consultant Economist at Bradshaw Advisory following research and analyst positions at the Legatum Institute and Inclusive Boards.
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Peter Cardwell
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Associate DirectorPeter Cardwell was appointed by two successive Prime Ministers as Special Adviser to four Cabinet Ministers in four government departments
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Steve Hughes
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Senior Consultant EconomistSteve is a Senior Consultant Economist at Bradshaw Advisory. He was previously Head of Economic and Social Policy at the influential think tank Policy Exchange.
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Chris Walker
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Senior Associate EconomistChris is an experienced economist and writer specialising in public policy analysis and development.
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Will Murray
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Associate Director, Public Affairs
Will has a decade of experience advising leaders in parliament, Whitehall and business on politics, policy, government relations and reputation management.
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Lord Stewart Wood
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Senior Adviser
Stewart was on the Council of Economic Advisers to ex-Chancellor Gordon Brown, a special adviser in Downing Street and chief adviser to Ed Milliband.
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Matthew Brighty
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Consultant Economist
Matthew worked in the Government Economic Service where he led economic appraisal, business cases and analysis across numerous high-profile policy areas using departmental guidance including the Treasury Green Book.
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Nick Fleming
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Senior Consultant, Public Affairs
Nick joins after having spent 7 years working at Labour HQ in the Fundraising and Engagement team where he was responsible for forging and developing relationships across Parliament and with key party stakeholders.
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Luke Downham
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Senior Consultant, Public Affairs
Luke has a decade of experience working in politics, policy and public affairs.He most recently served as an adviser to a current Labour Treasury Minister.
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Dammy Olatoye
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Operations and policy team
Dammy has worked for national charities and multinationals across a range of sectors including public health, public services and energy.
She was a Senior Programme Officer for the FCDO's Chevening Scholarships and was a teacher in London secondary schools.
She has a degree in politics and international relations from the University of Manchester and a masters in Global Diplomacy from SOAS.
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Jay Atwal
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Senior Consultant Economist
Jay has nearly a decade of experience working in public sector and economic consultancies the Office for National Statistics, Hatch and WSP.
He specialises in business case development in line with HM Treasury's Green Book.
