Public Affairs & Campaigns · London & Paris
The Prose helps founders and leaders navigate the policy and regulation shaping their markets, anticipate political risk, and build real influence where the decisions get made. Across the UK and France, in the sectors where the rules are moving fastest: health and wellbeing, consumer, technology and beyond.
"Influence is rarely about access alone. It is knowing what to say, to whom, and at the precise moment they are willing to hear it."Esther, Founder of The Prose
The Founder
A bilingual professional operating across London and Paris, Esther founded The Prose on a simple but powerful observation: the most ambitious businesses are being shaped by policy decisions they have no visibility of and no voice in.
Her background is not in corporate administration. It is in government, politics and public affairs. These are environments where a missed detail has real consequences, where complexity must be held without losing sight of what matters, and where strategy and delivery must coexist under pressure.
She has managed ministerial inboxes, coordinated national campaigns, handled political stakeholder relationships at senior levels, and briefed leaders in demanding, high-stakes environments. That standard is what The Prose is built on.
"Public affairs is not about knowing everyone. It is about knowing who matters, what they need to hear, and when they are listening."
Working with a small number of clients at a time, Esther brings that same rigour, discretion and precision to the founders and business owners who need it most, getting them into the right rooms and making sure their interests are represented where it counts.
Why This Matters
For a growing company, a sudden shift in government policy or an unexpected regulatory hurdle is not just an inconvenience. It is a commercial risk that can delay launches, complicate funding rounds, and reshape the market you are building in.
If you do not have a dedicated in-house public affairs team, navigating Westminster, Whitehall and local government can feel impossible. The Prose acts as your fractional Public Affairs Director, making sure you know what is coming before it arrives, that your reputation is protected, and that your voice is in the conversations that affect you.
Our Expertise
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We track upcoming legislation, white papers and regulatory change, giving your leadership the foresight to move early and manage risk.
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We open the right doors, helping you build credible, lasting relationships with the political decision-makers, officials and bodies that matter to you.
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We turn your expertise into submissions, briefings and evidence that land, from consultation responses to select committee and All-Party group engagement.
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For businesses operating across borders, a bilingual read on the political and policy landscape in both the UK and France, and the differences that matter between them.
How We Work Together
The Entry Points
Start Here
Not a sales call.
Just clarity.
Two-Week Project
For scaling firms
without a PA team.
The Monthly Retainers
Entry Level
"You know what is coming before it arrives."
What's Included
Monthly · Reviewed quarterly · Adjustable
Most Popular
"You are in the room when decisions are made."
What's Included
Monthly · Reviewed quarterly · Adjustable
Full Partnership
"Your external public affairs director."
What's Included
Monthly · Reviewed quarterly · Adjustable
Monthly retainers · 3-month minimum commitment
Packages reviewed quarterly as your needs evolve
The Prose works with a small number of clients at a time
Clarity Session recommended · fee credited on retainer start
How It Works
Book a Clarity Session
In 90 minutes, we identify where policy is impacting your business and what to do about it. You receive a concise written report within 24 hours, covering key risks, immediate opportunities, and a clear recommended direction.
Choose Your Package
Based on what we uncover, the right level of engagement becomes obvious. Always tailored to your specific situation, your market, and where you want to be.
We Begin
Agreement signed, payment made, we move immediately. Onboarding is smooth and designed to create momentum from day one. Nothing falls through the cracks.
The Prose works with a small number of clients at a time. If you are ready to explore whether there is a fit, the best place to start is a conversation.
Book a Call"Policy will happen to you either way. The only choice is whether you had a say in it."Esther, Founder of The Prose · London & Paris