Luke Tryl
executive director, More in Common UK; writer and commentator; former political special advisor

As executive director of More in Common, Luke leads its ground-breaking UK public opinion and thought leadership work, shining a light on what the public thinks about topics as diverse as immigration, climate change, gender identity and mental health. With a focus on the nuances and complexity of public opinion, he has helped policymakers, business and civil society navigate issues often regarded as tricky and divisive.

Luke is a frequent media commentator and has appeared on flagship current affairs broadcasts on BBC radio and television. He has written for publications including The Times, Telegraph, Guardian, New Statesman and Spectator.

Before joining More in Common, Luke served as a special advisor to the then secretary of state for Education, Nicky Morgan, during the David Cameron administration, and as director of strategy at Ofsted, the UK government’s Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills.

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