David Oldroyd-Bolt

David Oldroyd-Bolt

Visiting Fellow (2024)

David Oldroyd-Bolt is a historian, writer and broadcaster, specializing in the history of the British Conservative Party since the Second Reform Act and of Anglosphere relations. He appears regularly on television and radio commenting on and offering historical perspective for current affairs. He has written for newspapers and magazines including The Spectator, Daily Telegraph, Times and Catholic Herald, has a regular culture review segment on GB News, where he also appears as a political commentator, and contributes to the BBC, France24 and Sky Australia, among other channels.

As a consultant with over a decade's experience in communications, specializing in governmental, cultural and media relations, both domestically and internationally, David has provided trusted counsel at the highest levels of politics and commerce, ranging from owners of multinational technology companies to ambassadors en poste in London, advising on media strategy, establishing connections between governments and businesses, designing programmes and events to strengthen cultural ties, and helping to build and manage public profiles.