Sarah Mitchell, Senior Political Editor

Sarah Mitchell is one of Britain's most respected political journalists, with 18 years of experience covering Westminster. As Senior Political Editor, she leads The Update Desk's political coverage and has interviewed every Prime Minister since Gordon Brown. She began her career at The Times and is a regular commentator on BBC political programming.
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Labour Figures Back Burnham’s Call for Re‑examining EU Free Movement

Senior Labour figures have rallied behind Andy Burnham’s demand for an open debate…

The ‘Red Tape’ Mirage: Why Burnham’s Deregulation Rhetoric Rings Hollow

The phrase landed with a weary familiarity last week. As Chancellor John…

Reform UK Sends Contradictory Mixed Messages on First 100 Days Strategy

Reform UK has instructed its local government councillors to adopt a cautious…

Former Tory Candidate Suspended After Undercover Video Links Him to Hiring Hitmen

The Conservative Party has suspended Jack Ross, a former local election candidate and…

Healey Arms HMRC with Direct Bank Raid Powers in Bid to Clear £60bn Tax Debt Mountain

Chancellor John Healey will use Wednesday’s Autumn Budget to hand HM Revenue…

Second Village Considers Symbolic Departure from UK Over Asylum Seeker Plans

A growing number of rural English communities are pushing back against government…

Rayner Signals Openness to Rejoining EU as Burnham Considers Brexit Reversal

PM's Brexit Pivot Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled a dramatic shift…

Slovakia’s Regional Incumbents Sweep to Victory as Fico’s Coalition Holds Ground Ahead of National Vote

Slovakia's eight regional governors have all secured fresh mandates, delivering a clean…

Ipsos Poll Shows Labour Poised for Landslide as Reform UK Crumbles

The latest Ipsos poll indicates a dramatic shift in the UK’s political…

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