About the Club

The Peel Club is a private Westminster forum and social group focused on the discussion, debate, and scrutiny of public policy and current affairs in an off-the-record setting. Our role is to facilitate candid and rigorous exchanges under Chatham House rules, without party affiliation or partisan interests, in an environment where serious political dialogue can occur beyond the performative constraints of public discourse.

While traditional in its historic format, the Club fulfils an important function that has regained relevance in modern times, where political fragmentation and institutional distrust are increasingly prevalent. We believe that ideas and understanding advance only through continued exposure to challenge and criticism; meanwhile, we place equal value on connecting the right individuals in a social network that generates a pipeline of new ideas and emerging talent.

Our membership comprises a dynamic mix of ages and backgrounds, including royalty, peers, ministers, ambassadors, clergy, Members of Parliament, chancellors, barristers, financiers, economists, historians, scientists, engineers, architects, authors, musicians, and the armed forces. With such breadth of expertise and experience, the Club’s collective knowledge is both extensive and intellectually rich.

Membership is primarily by invitation, and numbers are deliberately restricted to preserve the character and manageability of the Club. We do, however, welcome external applicants and operate a waiting list for prospective members. Please use the contact form below if you wish to enquire about joining The Peel Club.