Ed Balls

Former Cabinet Minister & Political Commentator
ITV Presenter & Podcast Co-Host
Documentary Maker & Cross-Party Political Analyst

Ed Balls is one of the UK’s most recognisable and versatile public figures, having successfully transitioned from frontline politics to broadcasting, writing, documentary-making and entertainment. A former senior Labour politician and Cabinet minister, Ed played a central role in shaping UK economic policy during the 2000s and remains known for his candid, insightful and often humorous reflections on political life at the highest level.

Today, Ed is a broadcaster and presenter, co-hosting Good Morning Britain on ITV, where he offers political analysis, economic commentary and interview insight on the biggest news stories of the day. He also co-hosts the acclaimed podcast Political Currency alongside former Chancellor George Osborne, providing a rare cross-party perspective on politics, economics and decision-making at the top of government.

Alongside his broadcasting work, Ed has become a bestselling author and award-winning creative voice. His books include Speaking Out: Lessons in Life and Politics and Appetite: A Memoir in Recipes of Family and Food, both Sunday Times bestsellers. The latter was inspired by his widely celebrated success on Celebrity Best Home Cook, where he showcased a surprising new dimension to his public persona.

Ed is also an accomplished documentary presenter, known for acclaimed programmes such as Inside the Care Crisis, Travels in Trumpland and Travels in Euroland. These films highlight his ability to explore complex political and social issues with clarity, curiosity and accessibility.

Drawing on his experience as a senior Cabinet minister and key figure in UK economic policy, Ed delivers keynote talks that combine political insight with humour, storytelling and a deep understanding of leadership under pressure. He speaks on politics, economics, public policy, leadership, resilience and the realities of decision-making in government.

In a unique collaboration, Ed also appears in joint speaking engagements with George Osborne under the Political Currency partnership, offering audiences an unrivalled, cross-party dialogue between two former political rivals who now provide balanced, insider perspectives on the forces shaping the UK and global economy.

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Testimonials

Ed was fantastic without doubt one of the best speakers that we have had over the years. He was charming, funny, polite and accommodating. His speech hit exactly the right note, he even managed to bring soft drinks into it. He touched on strictly and politics. He did a Q&A which went on for ages and had some random questions all of which he answered without hesitation. He posed for lots of photos, the women in the room absolutely loved him and he had a lot of Strictly posed photos. Fabulous.

Ed’s session was fantastic and touched on all the topics they wanted to discuss. It was nice to include some fun, light-hearted questions as well, which kept the audience engaged.

Excellent, perfectly pitched at the audience, engaging and entertaining.