Robert Midgley spent over a decade at the highest levels of British government, serving as a trusted adviser to two Prime Ministers and a Foreign Secretary during some of the most consequential moments in recent UK politics.
His work in Downing Street and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office was recognised with the King & Queen's Coronation Medal and the Freedom of the City of London.
He now draws on that experience as a commentator and analysis writer for GB News, TalkTV, LBC and Times Radio, and as Founder and Director of Atton Media, providing discreet visual communications for leaders.
Before joining government, he was a journalist at the Mirror, Telegraph and Bloomberg.
Robert has also served as an Army Reservist and is the charity Spokesman for Friends of the British Overseas Territories and has led the campaign against giving away the Chagos Islands.
Robert is originally from Wakefield in West Yorkshire and resides in London.
Commentator
GBNews, TalkTV, LBC and Times Radio
Former Government Adviser
No.10 and FCDO 2018-2025
Founder and Director
Atton Media
Awards
The King & Queen's Coronation Medal
The Freedom of the City of London
Contact
To contact Robert for enquiries, please use the form below or visit www.attonmedia.com to learn more about his agency.
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