Ian Birrell is, in his own words, a reporter, columnist, campaigner, co-founder of @africaexpress  citizen of the world and a bit more besides. He is also a former deputy editor of the Independent and worked as a speechwriter for David Cameron during the 2010 election campaign.

Andrew Boff is the Conservative Group Leader in the Greater London Assembly. He is a serial contender for the London Mayoral elections having stood for the Conservative nomination in 2000, 2004 and 2008 coming second on two occasions.