Tom Swarbrick is best known for his presenting on LBC.  In 2016, he was appointed as Head of Broadcast and adviser to Prime Minister Theresa May in Downing Street. Working at the heart of government during one of the most turbulent political periods in modern history, Tom was by the Prime Minister’s side through Trump’s election, the triggering of Article 50, the snap General Election campaign, and the early Brexit negotiations. As Head of Broadcast, he prepared the PM for major interviews and coordinated communications strategy alongside the Director of Communications.

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After completing his Theology degree at Cambridge, Tom Swarbrick began his career as a local radio reporter at the BBC. Starting out by answering phones and making cups of coffee, he was soon nominated for a Sony Radio Academy Award.

In 2012, he joined LBC as a junior reporter and was dispatched around the world to cover terror attacks, the migration crisis, Trump’s campaign, and the 2015 General Election. His reporting earned him both National Radio Journalist of the Year and International Reporter of the Year, beating established BBC names. By 2015, Tom had become LBC’s Chief Correspondent and the youngest ever presenter of a national talk radio show.

After his stint as Head of Broadcast in Downing Street (2016), Tom returned to broadcasting in March 2018 and is now a familiar voice on Sky, CNN, LBC, and ITV’s This Morning. He is also a sought-after moderator for conferences, debates, and live events, drawing on his deep political insight and sharp journalistic experience.

Expert Topics:

  • Current British politics

  • The UK–US relationship

  • Fake news and how to tackle it

  • Government communications

  • Moderating debates and live discussions

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🔹Former Head of Broadcast at 10 Downing Street 🔹LBC Presenter 🔹Journalist and Broadcaster 🔹Strategic and Government Communications