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 exceeds planning officer pledge but faces hurdles in 1.5‑million‑home target

Labour meets its planning officer promise Labour has fulfilled its manifesto commitment…

Cabinet Split Emerges Over Rosebank Oilfield as Energy Secretary Considers Rejection

A clear cabinet divide has surfaced over whether to approve drilling at…

Healey’s Budget Secrecy: Military Rhetoric Meets Leaky Reality

Chancellor John Healey's much-touted "defence-style" approach to budget secrecy appears to have…

Prague Braces for Media Independence Crisis as Babiš Government Fast‑Tracks Funding Overhaul

Mass Protest Gathers in Prague Thousands of demonstrators flooded Prague’s historic Old…

Oxford Street set for transformative pedestrianisation under new London mayoral plan

The plans to turn Oxford Street into a car-free corridor finally take…

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…

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