Mary Burns

Mary Burns is a seasoned political advisor currently serving as the Political Advisor to the Leader of the Opposition at The Conservative Party since July 2024. Prior experience includes roles as a Political Advisor to the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street and as a Parliamentary Assistant at the House of Commons. Educational achievements include a Bachelor of Arts in French and Italian from the University of Bristol and an equivalent degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna. Mary's background includes a significant internship at SKEMA Business School, where responsibilities encompassed managing language options for students and supporting course delivery across multiple campuses, alongside various roles in customer service and event management.