Labour’s annual conference is in full swing, with Andy Burnham basking in a wave of enthusiasm as the party enjoys its most upbeat atmosphere in years, while the looming autumn budget casts a shadow over the optimism.
Emma Richardson brings nine years of political journalism experience to her role as Deputy Political Editor. She specializes in policy analysis, party strategy, and electoral politics, with particular expertise in Labour and trade union affairs. A graduate of Oxford's PPE program, she previously worked at The New Statesman and Channel 4 News.