MICHELLE Mone OBE has announced that she has retired from public speaking.
The Tory peer and Scottish entrepreneur said she made the decision to focus on her family and new ventures. She revealed the news in a statement to her 112,000 Instagram followers.
The 50-year-old Ultimo founder said: "I’ve spoken at some of the world’s biggest conferences alongside presidents and huge figures like Richard Branson and often get asked when my next speaking appearance will be.
READ MORE: Michelle Mone accused of using Lords email for business interests
"But, I’ve recently decided to step back and retire from public speaking to focus on my family and new ventures."
In her Instagram post, she went on to explain: "It wasn’t a decision I took lightly as sharing my experiences and helping others is something I have always been passionate about.
"I have been truly honoured to spend time with some of my biggest inspirations, help and inspire others, and travel the world. I’ll never forget these amazing experiences - to even think that people want to hear my story is incredible to me.
"Public speaking still scares me, but I will truly miss the feeling of accomplishment and pride that I felt when I walked on those stages."
The National understands that Mone is not planning to take a leave of absense or retire from the House of Lords.
The House of Lords was contacted for comment.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel