James graduated with a first-class honours degree in Philosophy from the University of Reading. After completing an MA in Philosophy (with Distinction), he worked in the office of Philip Dunne MP gaining first-hand experience of Parliament and the political process, and undertook a communications internship with the United Nations Association. James joined PI following a spell as a Manager at the UK’s leading public sector events and publishing company, where he was responsible for coordinating policy forums for public, private and third sector clients. At Political Intelligence James provides public affairs support to a range of clients, with a special focus on the utilities and health care sector.