Testimonials
Jess worked with me on a range of high-profile DPM speaking moments, from the UN General Assembly to PMQs to keynotes on AI, national security and international investment. It’s always a joy to work with Jess; she relishes the chance to get to the heart of an issue, explain the complicated, meet the tightest deadlines and come up with pithy lines that will lead the day. She does all this with humour, enthusiasm and dedication to her work. I recommend her services highly.
Sir Oliver Dowden CBE MP
Former Deputy Prime Minister
Jess Cunniffe is a top professional. Trust me. First of all, she can really write copy, and really write speeches. And surprisingly few people can do this, understanding rhythm, getting the voice of their subject, knowing how to be concise. And the other reason she is at the top of the game is that she is prompt, does what she says and is nice about it. I totally get why the people who hire her, rave about her.
Certainly, for me, working with her was an excellent experience in every respect. When David Cameron hired Jess, I told him it was transformative. And if you look at the reviews for copy she helped him with, you’ll see I was right.
Lord Daniel Finkelstein OBE
Associate editor and columnist at the The Times
Jess is a superb writer with incredible attention to detail, supported by a thoughtful intelligence that is really interested not just in how you say something but what exactly you are trying to say and why. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Jeremy Hunt
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer
I can recommend Jessica Cunniffe wholeheartedly and endorse her without hesitation. She and I worked together on an extremely complex, politically sensitive and high-profile book, under considerable time-pressure. Jess is a skilled, sophisticated writer. She has the ability to capture voice and to write engagingly about personal issues, political policy and motivations. Her prose is clear, lively and intelligent.  She is a delight to work with – fun, intelligent, creative and collaborative. She always hits her deadlines and comes armed with solutions to any problems that arise. We worked closely together over a period of 18 months-two years. She’s the first person I’d turn to for any writing project – book, article or speech.
Arabella Pike
Publishing director at HarperCollins
A speechwriter’s greatest skill is listening. Jess listens intently - both to what you want to say and to how exactly you say things, producing speeches and articles that truly capture a speaker’s thoughts but also their essence. Fast-thinking, fun and full of original ideas, she always finds the words to help varied subject matter cut through and complex concepts make sense. Over our many years of collaboration - on everything from speeches with a two-hour turnaround to projects spanning years - Jess has demonstrated her knack for crafting compelling arguments and killer lines. I can recommend her services to anyone who is looking for first-class writing support.