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Alex Kerr
Political strategist, broadcaster and author working across commentary, print and original creative work. Peckham, London.
Political Intelligence & Commentary
Dept. 01
Political X
UK political commentary and analysis — the flagship channel, running alongside a companion Substack and a weekly podcast.
Watch the channel →
Sunday Roast
A second channel and podcast for the longer, looser conversations that don't fit the Political X format.
Watch on YouTube → · Listen on Spotify →
Substack
Written commentary alongside the video output — the same beat, in longer form.
Read the newsletter →Books & Publications
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Manufactured FearTrade — Politics
The Case for EuropeTrade — Politics
The French RevolutionHistory Textbook
Hitler's Germany, 1929–41History Textbook
Mussolini 1919–41History Textbook
Changing Nature of Warfare, 1918–2011History Textbook
The Vietnam Conflict, 1945–75History Textbook
The Vietnam Conflict — Supplement Work BookHistory Textbook
Where Should I Stay in SicilyTravel Guide
What to Do in OxfordTravel Guide
Music
Dept. 03
No Kings
The band behind No Thrones — the music side of the file, kept separate from the politics.
Listen on Spotify →Consultancy
Dept. 04Independent Consulting
Independent political and digital strategy consulting for campaigns, advocacy organisations, and media channels — hands-on, experienced support rather than a generic agency retainer. Open to working with political campaigns and parties, advocacy and membership organisations, and media or content channels.
Social Media Strategy
Strategy, audits, and hands-on execution support delivered in a full working day.
YouTube Consulting
Channel strategy, thumbnails, CTR and SEO optimisation, format development.
Editing & Production
Send your footage, get it edited. Includes up to 3 rounds of revisions. Most single edits are turned around within 48 hours.
On-location Filming + Editing
Filming and editing combined, on location, for a flat £800 for the day.
Standalone 1-hour Consultation
For anyone who wants direct advice without booking a full day.
Track Record
Questions Before You Enquire
Decided case by case. No blanket rule either way.
Most single edits are turned around within 48 hours.
Up to 3 rounds are included in the editing rate. Further changes beyond that are billed separately.
Remote editing is £50/hour. Filming and editing combined, on location, is a flat £800 for the day.
Start a Conversation
Use the contact form to outline what you need, the material involved and the timing. The right scope can then be discussed from there.
Prodigy Engine
A UK political intelligence platform — monthly digital movement tracking, party intelligence reports and survey analysis, built for parties, think tanks and journalists. Three tiers: Signal, Briefing and Intelligence.
Visit Prodigy Engine →Connect
Dept. 05Contact
Dept. 06Enquiries about consultancy work — social media strategy, YouTube consulting, or editing & production. Fill this in and it will send directly from this page.