Robert Kennedy – firmly believed in decentralizing power and the importance of social justice. A strong advocate of civil rights.

Margaret Thatcher – for taking Britain from being a potential “basket case” to a position of international respect.

Otto von Bismarck – blessed with an array of diplomatic and strategic skills. Successfully managed the unification of Germany.

Winston Churchill – for obvious reasons.

Michael Heseltine – both a successful businessman and politician. Flamboyant, ambitious and principled. A lover of trees.

Benjamin Disraeli – the father of a political creed (One Nation Conservatism), a brilliant Commons performer, not to mention a colourful private life. Furthermore, he was the Earl of Beaconsfield.

William Wilberforce – for ridding Britain of slavery.

Clement Atlee – a Labour Prime Minister who undeniably transformed the British, post-war political landscape. Oversaw the creation of NATO.

Abraham Lincoln – a Republican and arguably the greatest American President. The Gettysburg Address alone would be a reason for inclusion. Brought about the abolition of slavery and managed to preserve the Union.

Thomas Jefferson – one of the “Founding Fathers” and Third President of the USA. The principal author of the Declaration of Independence. A strong advocate of the separation of church and state.