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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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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Abu Dhabi's Shadow: How UAE Investment Reshaped Manchester's Political Landscape Manchester's transformation…

PM signals openness to revisiting EU free movement as Burnham calls for candid dialogue

The Prime Minister has indicated a willingness to entertain an “honest discussion”…

Labour’s £285m Power Shift: Funding Boost Aims to Empower Local Leaders

Labour has unveiled a £285 million funding package designed to redistribute power…

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