Brodie Mitchell is a British student, political activist, free speech campaigner, and commentator on issues relating to antisemitism, extremism, higher education, and campus culture.
 

Originally from Cheshire, Brodie developed an interest in politics at a young age. While still in secondary school, he became fascinated by current affairs, government, elections, and Parliament. What began as a curiosity quickly evolved into a passion for understanding how political decisions shape communities, institutions, and everyday life.

 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he followed political developments closely, regularly watching Prime Minister's Questions, parliamentary debates, and political interviews, while developing a growing interest in democracy, public policy, and political participation.

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His political involvement began at a local level. After researching the policies and values of the UK's major political parties, he became active within the Conservative Party, initially volunteering with local councillors in Croft & Culcheth before assisting parliamentary candidates and Members of Parliament across the North West of England.

 

Through campaigning, community engagement, and doorstep conversations with residents from all walks of life, he gained first-hand experience of the issues affecting local communities, farmers, businesses, and families.

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Alongside his political interests, Brodie has always demonstrated an entrepreneurial mindset. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, he began baking and cooking independently, initially making cakes and treats for elderly neighbours who had become isolated from friends and family. What started as a gesture of community support developed into a small local business producing cakes, brownies, cheesecakes, and baked goods for customers across his village. Although the business eventually closed following rising costs and the end of lockdown restrictions, the experience sparked a lasting interest in entrepreneurship, business, and community engagement.

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Brodie later studied Business at college, graduating with the highest possible qualification outcome: DDD* (Distinction Star, Distinction Star, Distinction Star), equivalent to three A* grades at A-Level. His studies covered a wide range of subjects, including marketing, finance, management, operations, and entrepreneurship. While at college, he secured work experience in the office of the then Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps. The placement provided an insight into Westminster politics and constituency casework and included his first experience of election campaigning. Following this, he became increasingly involved in political campaigns and constituency activities.

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During the 2024 General Election campaign, Brodie volunteered extensively in Cheshire, working alongside campaign teams supporting candidates including Esther McVey. Throughout the election period he dedicated hundreds of hours to campaigning, canvassing, voter engagement, and grassroots political activity. The experience further strengthened his interest in public life and political communication.

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Despite having studied business throughout school and college, Brodie chose to pursue a degree in Politics, International Relations and Law at Royal Holloway, University of London. Alongside his studies, he served as a parliamentary intern for Andrew Bowie, gaining experience of parliamentary procedure, legislation, public policy, and constituency representation.

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Alongside his academic studies, Brodie became increasingly involved in public debates surrounding antisemitism, extremism, freedom of expression, and campus culture. Following the October 7 attacks in Israel and the subsequent rise in tensions across many university campuses, he began speaking publicly about concerns relating to antisemitism and the experiences of Jewish students in higher education.

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Although not Jewish himself, Brodie became involved with a number of organisations and campaigns focused on combating antisemitism, supporting Jewish communities, and opposing all forms of extremism. Through attendance at vigils, demonstrations, educational events, and community initiatives, he developed close relationships with Jewish students, activists, and community leaders. His activism has focused on what he describes as the defence of democratic values, religious freedom, free expression, and opposition to political violence.

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His public profile grew significantly during a highly publicised dispute with Royal Holloway, University of London, following an incident at the university's Freshers' Fair in 2025. The matter attracted national media attention and became the subject of extensive public debate regarding free speech, disciplinary procedures, campus politics, and proportionality within higher education institutions.

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The case was covered by a range of national media outlets and campaign organisations and ultimately led to wider discussions concerning student rights, freedom of expression, and the responsibilities of universities in managing controversial political speech. Brodie subsequently became a prominent advocate for free speech on campus and worked closely with organisations including the Free Speech Union.

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Since then, he has continued to campaign on issues relating to antisemitism, extremism, freedom of expression, and higher education. His commentary has focused particularly on the experiences of Jewish students, concerns surrounding radicalisation and political intimidation on university campuses, and the importance of protecting lawful speech in democratic societies.

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Beyond activism, Brodie remains passionate about politics, law, public policy, and international affairs. He regularly writes, speaks, and conducts research on issues affecting universities, civil liberties, and social cohesion. Through conversations with students, campaign groups, academics, journalists, and policymakers, he seeks to contribute to wider discussions about the future of higher education and public discourse in Britain.

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Brodie has also spoken publicly about resilience and academic achievement. Despite significant disruption to his studies during university disciplinary proceedings, he returned to complete his degree and achieved a strong academic record, narrowly missing First-Class classification marks during his penultimate year.

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Alongside his campaigning work, Brodie maintains a strong interest in Israel and the Middle East. Having travelled independently to Israel, he has written and spoken about the country's culture, democracy, history, and society. He frequently describes both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as places that have had a significant impact on his personal outlook, reflecting his interest in international relations, coexistence, and the complexities of modern geopolitics.

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Today, Brodie continues to speak publicly on issues including antisemitism, free speech, political extremism, student rights, higher education policy, and civic engagement. His work has been featured in national newspapers, television broadcasts, podcasts, and online media.

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To learn more about his university case, media appearances, legal battle, and activism, visit the Press section of this website. Visitors can also listen to Brodie discuss his experiences in greater depth through podcast interviews, including his conversation with Connie Shaw and his appearance with Josh Howie on GB News.