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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Andy Burnham’s War on Noise: Can £100 Fines Restore Peace to Public Transport?

The mayor of Greater Manchester has declared war on the modern scourge…

UK gas security hinges on fragile Belgian deal as storage gap widens

Britain’s energy security remains precariously dependent on a last‑minute arrangement with Belgium,…

Healey’s Budget Gamble: Can Curry Nights and Canny Advisers Deliver Relief for Everyday Britons?

The Weekly Strategy Session Every Sunday evening, a familiar ritual unfolds in…

Cabinet Revolt Erupts Over Plan to Extend Migrant Settlement Wait to 15 Years

A growing cabinet rebellion against Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s proposal to triple…

London’s Financial Sector Tax Claims Under Fire as Lobby Group Accused of Cherry-Picking Data

A major banking lobby group faces mounting criticism over its assertions that…

Osborne Warns Badenoch: Conservative Brexiteers Blocked Welfare Cuts During His Chancellorship

Former Conservative chancellor George Osborne has issued a stark warning to Kemi…

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