Craigview Strategies has officially launched

I am excited to announce the launch of Craigview Strategies – a small political consultancy with big ambitions.

A few months ago, after 12 years working in frontline politics, I decided it was time for a new challenge.

Already working with clients in London, it is fair to say that I have wasted no time. The opportunity to work at the centre of UK politics during these politically tumultuous times, I have found too hard to resist.  

‘Craigview’ in some ways has always been in my family. It is a reference to the Ravenscraig steelworks in Lanarkshire where my Dad worked, which closed in 1992. Growing up in view of ‘The Craig’ shaped who I am today and came to define for me the struggle of working people and an indomitable determination to keep going, no matter what challenges life brings. 

Life at the sharp end of UK politics is all-consuming. While it leaves little time for anything else, it instilled a work ethic in me, and an unshakeable determination to see things through, regardless of the challenges I faced. Just like the Ravenscraig did my Dad.

It also taught me that the art of persuasion and influencing is in bringing people together under a common objective. To listen to and understand difference and use that difference to create something new and shared.

The skills and experiences of managing people and teams, running national election campaigns, and the responsibility for a large-scale, member-led organisation with multiple governing bodies and leadership figures, and complex decision-making demands, are incredibly transferrable and I aim to use them to make Craigview Strategies a success. 

These skills and experiences, gained during arguably the most turbulent and exciting decade in politics for generations, has given me an unrivalled and intimate understanding of the current political climate across the UK.  

I know what is takes to achieve organisational change in a demanding environment. To deliver under pressure, build winning campaigns, and influence and persuade key stakeholders to help achieve an organisation’s objectives through shared and understood strategy.

I have a unique insight and understanding of the political system and policy development processes, meaning I can give you the edge you need. 

This is my offer. Work with me and allow Craigview Strategies to join your journey. There is no limit to what we might achieve together.

Brian Roy
Founding Director

25th November 2019