Sophie Laurent, Europe Correspondent

Sophie Laurent covers European affairs with expertise in EU institutions, Brexit implementation, and continental politics. Born in Lyon and educated at Sciences Po Paris, she is fluent in French, German, and English. She previously worked as Brussels correspondent for France 24 and maintains an extensive network of EU contacts.
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Lessons Learned: Labour’s Path Forward After Election Defeats

As the Labour Party reflects on its recent electoral defeats, a nuanced…

Mysterious Disappearance of £2M in General Election Funds Raises Transparency Concerns

A new report has uncovered that almost £2 million in surplus funds…

Stormy Seas Ahead for Starmer’s Labour Ship

Keir Starmer's first year as Prime Minister has been far from smooth…

Reform UK’s Lavish Spending Raises Eyebrows Ahead of 2024 Election

As the 2024 general election approaches, new revelations about Reform UK's campaign…

New Left-Wing Party Aims to Challenge Labour’s Centrist Drift

The upcoming launch of a new left-wing party by former Labour leader…

Starmer Accused of ‘Cowardice’ as Labour Blocks National Grooming Gang Inquiry

Labour MPs have been accused of an "act of cowardice" after voting…

Burnham Breaks Ranks with Starmer to Back Grooming Gang Inquiry

Andy Burnham, the Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester, has defied Sir Keir…

Starmer Appoints Former Treasury Insider as Key Aide, Casting Doubt on Reeves’ Authority

Sir Keir Starmer has appointed a former Treasury insider, Olaf Henricson-Bell, as…

Starmer Faces Backlash Over Potential Gerry Adams Compensation Payout

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he does not want to block compensation…

Tory Leader Badenoch Pledges Honesty and Reform in Bid to Rebuild Trust

Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the Conservative Party, has vowed to…

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