Dr Stuart Thomson
Dr Stuart Thomson is a public affairs and communications consultant with Bircham Dyson Bell LLP.
Stuart graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a degree in Economics and Politics before completing a Ph.D. from the same institution. His thesis, 'The Social Democratic Dilemma', went on to form the basis of a book published by Macmillan.
This site highlights Stuart's work, reproduces some of his material and introduces the range of issues he has written on. His books and articles cover a number of subjects including social democratic politics, the Labour Party and its history, the development of the left, political activism, trade unionism, British politics, communications, lobbying and corporate social responsibility as well as a number of other business issues.
He began his career in communications with the Rowland Company, part of Saatchi & Saatchi, before moving to Upstream, part of DLA Piper, a global legal services organisation where he was a Director. He joined Bircham Dyson Bell in 2005.
Stuart is an honorary research fellow in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen. He is a former associate editor of Renewal: the Journal of Labour Politics, and has also contributed to other political and business publications. Stuart has also appeared on
Stuart is an active Labour Party member, having held various local positions including secretary and organiser.
Outside of work, Stuart enjoys reading and listening to music. He also plays the guitar. Stuart lives in North London with his wife, Alex and their sons, William and Callum.
Stuart Thomson
Tel: 07717 802935
Email: enquiries@stuartthomson.co.uk