Gyles is a performer, writer and broadcaster. Formerly the MP for the City of Chester and a Lord Commissioner of the Treasury in John Major’s government, he is editor-at-large of the Sunday Telegraph Review and a London correspondent for CBS News. His many books include an acclaimed diary of his life in politics Breaking the Code, a biography of Sir John Gielgud and three novels. Gyles has a serious talent for making people laugh and is one of the most popular after dinner speakers in the country. “Gyles was absolutely fantastic. The guests we spoke to felt he was the best speaker we have had to date & we are just a little worried that we have got to maintain the standard he set for future events to come“! Claire Morris, Chemical Business Association