James O’Shaughnessy

Chief Policy Advisor

James is Portland’s Chief Policy Adviser.
He was Director of Policy for David Cameron for four years, 2007-2011.
He was responsible for drafting the Conservative Party’s 2010 general election manifesto, co-authored the Coalition's Programme for Government, and played a leading role in managing the Coalition Government’s policy programme during its first 18 months.
Prior to working in Downing Street, James was Director of Policy and Research for the Conservative Party between 2007 and 2010, and before that Deputy Director at the think tank Policy Exchange.
He advises clients on the priorities of the Coalition and on navigating the intricacies of policy and government.