The LBC Live Debate Panel
Meet the people who will be on the panel for LBC's live debate at the RSA.
The Chair
James O'Brien
James began his media career at the Daily Express where he became the youngest showbiz editor on Fleet Street. He fronted Five Talk, Five's ground-breaking phone-in for the 2001 general election. He presents London's most popular daytime phone-in show on LBC and writes a games column for the Daily Mail.
The Panel
Matthew Taylor
Matthew Taylor became Chief executive of the RSA in November 2006. Prior to this appointment, he was Chief Adviser on Political Strategy to the Prime Minister. He was Labour's Director of Policy for the 1997 General Election and was one of the key influencers behind New Labour.
Ken Livingstone
Born in Lambeth and now living in Cricklewood, Ken Livingstone is a Londoner first and foremost. He is standing to be Labour’s candidate for mayor of London in 2012, having previously served as mayor for eight years. He presents a Saturday morning show on LBC.
Nick Ross
Nick Ross' career spans news and factual broadcasting, current affairs, live studio debates, phone-ins, crime, talk shows, features, documentaries, quizzes, politics, business and science, but is best-known for hosting Crimewatch.
Marilyn Hebbron
Marilyn Hebbron is the Street Watch Head Coordinator. Street watch members are local residents who are committed to keeping their local town or village safe and to reduce the fear of crime.