Martha Dalton

An experienced political strategist, Martha is a founding partner and CEO of Lodestone. She advises clients on strategic communications, campaigns, public affairs and strategy. She has led award winning campaigns for the Musicians’ Union and the Bourbon Alliance and leads on critical political issues, regulatory challenges and reputational management.

She is a Trustee of the Institute of the Future of Work and accoladed ‘innovator of the year’ 2024. She has also advised on a number of political campaigns and formed part of the communications operations for Labour Party leadership candidates Tom Watson (2015), Lisa Nandy (2020), Lucy Powell (2025) and Andy Burnham (2026).