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Rt Hon David Gauke in conversation with Chris Wilkins. Rt Hon David Gauke was a senior Cabinet Minister under UK prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May. He served on the House of Commons Treasury, Select Committees before spending 7 years in the Treasury itself as Exchequer Secretary, Financial Secretary and finally Chief Secretary to the Treasury under Chancellors George Osborne and Philip Hammond.
David went on to serve as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and then Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary in Theresa May's government, before leaving Parliament at the election in 2019. Renowned as one of the Conservative Government's most able performers, David became a regular fixture on the Today Programme and broadcast media generally - with the cry 'uncork the Gauke' resonating around the corridors of Downing Street whenever the government sensed trouble ahead. He is now Head of Public Policy at city law-firm Macfarlanes.
Chris is a former Director of Strategy and Chief Speechwriter at Number 10 Downing Street. During a twenty-year political career, he has advised successive Conservative Party Leaders and Cabinet Ministers on their communications, policy and political strategies. Beyond Westminster, Chris has built a career in international strategic communications, working with governments, individuals and corporations on campaigns around reputation management, country branding, FDI, security and counter-terrorism. He now runs London based reputation and strategy consultancy Audley, which advises leaders in business and government to help them achieve their political, professional or personal goals. He also commentates on politics for the BBC, Sky News and others and writes occasional columns lot the Times, Daily Mail and other outlets.
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By ForumRt Hon David Gauke in conversation with Chris Wilkins. Rt Hon David Gauke was a senior Cabinet Minister under UK prime ministers David Cameron and Theresa May. He served on the House of Commons Treasury, Select Committees before spending 7 years in the Treasury itself as Exchequer Secretary, Financial Secretary and finally Chief Secretary to the Treasury under Chancellors George Osborne and Philip Hammond.
David went on to serve as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and then Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary in Theresa May's government, before leaving Parliament at the election in 2019. Renowned as one of the Conservative Government's most able performers, David became a regular fixture on the Today Programme and broadcast media generally - with the cry 'uncork the Gauke' resonating around the corridors of Downing Street whenever the government sensed trouble ahead. He is now Head of Public Policy at city law-firm Macfarlanes.
Chris is a former Director of Strategy and Chief Speechwriter at Number 10 Downing Street. During a twenty-year political career, he has advised successive Conservative Party Leaders and Cabinet Ministers on their communications, policy and political strategies. Beyond Westminster, Chris has built a career in international strategic communications, working with governments, individuals and corporations on campaigns around reputation management, country branding, FDI, security and counter-terrorism. He now runs London based reputation and strategy consultancy Audley, which advises leaders in business and government to help them achieve their political, professional or personal goals. He also commentates on politics for the BBC, Sky News and others and writes occasional columns lot the Times, Daily Mail and other outlets.
Listen on: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lPPhD5...
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/for...
Forum is a private members network across the major cities of the world. The membership is drawn from the senior échelons of the business community and family offices with journalists, economists, politicians, public speakers, academics, designers, writers and those working in the arts. All members are either principals or experts in their fields, intellectually curious and internationally minded.