Anthony Seldon

Anthony Seldon operates in two distinct but connected realms: the future-facing world of education and the meticulous dissection of recent political history. As a historian, he has carved a unique niche, gaining unprecedented access to serving Prime Ministers to produce instant, authoritative biographies that blend insider accounts with sharp analysis. His 'Inside' series, from Major to Truss, has become essential reading for understanding modern British power. Simultaneously, as a headmaster—first at Brighton College and then at Wellington College—he became a provocative reformer. He introduced happiness and wellbeing as core subjects, challenging the traditional academic grind, and expanded the state school partnership program. At the University of Buckingham, he founded the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Seldon's driving belief is that understanding the human being behind the office, whether of a student or a Prime Minister, is key to fostering better outcomes and healthier societies.