Emma Richardson, Deputy Political Editor

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.
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October 8, 2026

Post-election calculations intensify as Farage probes unity with Conservatives while Badenoch refutes…

UK and Germany Forge New Security Alliance to Counter Hybrid Threats from Russia

Andy Burnham and Friedrich Merz met in Berlin on Thursday 8 October 2026 to announce…

Could the UK rejoin the EU? How it could happen and what it means

The prospect of Britain re‑joining the European Union has moved from the…

Labour Eyes Victory in Starmer’s Seat as By-Election Nears

The Holborn and St Pancras by-election, triggered by Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation,…

French Finance Minister Calls on UK to Return to EU Bloc Amid Political Shifts

The Call for Rejoining French finance minister Roland Lescure has delivered a…

Holborn and St Pancras By‑Election Opens as Labour and Greens Vie for Historic Seat

Polls opened on Thursday 8 October 2026 in the Holborn and St Pancras constituency as…

The UK Visits Berlin Amid EU Reentry Talks and Escalating Hybrid Threats

The Prime Minister's European Foray Sets Stage for Contentious EU Debate Prime…

Holborn and St Pancras By‑Election Kicks Off with 15 Candidates Competing for Vacant Seat

Voting is now underway across the north‑London constituency of Holborn and St…

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