Political Leadership in Democracy's Busiest Year: 2024 in review with Sir Anthony Seldon

​2024 lived up to its billing as an extraordinarily busy political year, not just in the UK but globally. Even the most dedicated students of politics will have found it hard to keep up. 

​Now the electoral action is almost finished, we can begin to take stock of a year dominated by the ballot box. Throughout, political leaders seemed stretched to their limits. Few will leave 2024 in a commanding position. For those at the top, democratic politics appeared ever more unstable.

​ Join Audley and our special guest Sir Anthony Seldon as we reflect on this bumper year of politics and explore what we’ve learnt from political leaders in 2024.

​Sir Anthony Seldon

​Sir Anthony Seldon is one of Britain’s leading contemporary historians, educationalists, commentators and political authors.

​Sir Anthony is the official historian of 10 Downing Street and is the author or editor of over 50 books on contemporary history, including insider accounts on six 21st century prime ministers.

​For 20 years he was a transformative headmaster, first at Brighton College and then Wellington College, one of the country’s leading independent schools. From 2015 to 2020 he served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Buckingham. In 2023 he was appointed interim Head of Epsom College.

​Audley Advisors

​Audley is the high-stakes strategy, advocacy and communications firm for leaders and future leaders. We are trusted advisors to governments, business leaders and private individuals around the world. Our purpose is to use Unconventional Wisdom to help the world’s most forward-thinking leaders, businesses and organisations win.

​From our base in central London, we have worked for some of the most significant individuals, businesses, brands and governments globally. We operate in the places where discretion and delivery matter most.