Luke is a dynamic and experienced speaker available for business conferences, political panels, leadership events, and community forums across the UK. With a background that bridges enterprise, public service, and grassroots campaigning, Luke brings clarity, conviction, and authenticity to every stage he steps on.
Why Book Luke?
Luke has spent his career at the intersection of business, politics, and community leadership. As the Founder & CEO at Excursions By Rail and Managing Director at Bishop Trains, he’s built successful companies rooted in the North East — focused on regeneration, tourism, and long-term economic growth.
In public life, he’s served as a County Councillor, Chairman of a major Area Action Partnership, and Parliamentary Candidate. Luke is known for speaking plainly and powerfully on the issues that matter — from economic reform and public service delivery to localism, enterprise, and Conservative values.
He speaks with credibility, having:
- Secured £20 million in government funding for local regeneration.
- Turned around education outcomes at Whitworth Park Academy, helping it go from Inadequate to Good in two years.
- Built a nationally recognised events business from the ground up, with customers from around the world.
- Delivered practical public safety initiatives, including CCTV expansion and police drone funding.
Examples of speaking topics Include:
- Rebuilding Local Economies: The path to long-term prosperity in post-industrial Britain
- Leadership Without Excuses: Lessons from business, politics, and community action
- The Case for Conservative Capitalism: Why low-tax, pro-enterprise values still matter
- From Station to Startup: Building business in unexpected places
- Public Service with Purpose: How to make government work for people again
- Housing, Health & the Human Cost: Speaking up for the forgotten voices
- Political Candidacy in the Real World: Campaigning, authenticity, and resilience
Luke is available for keynote speeches, panel contributions, fireside chats, or Q\&A sessions. He is as comfortable speaking in front of business leaders as he is in town halls, sixth forms, or Westminster think tanks.