Ashley Cowburn is a Political Correspondent at The Mirror. He has been covering British politics since 2015, focusing on elections, government, and public policy, with a particular interest in housing and the welfare system. Ashley's work has been featured in notable publications such as The Independent, LeicestershireLive, and the Manchester Evening News.
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Ashley Cowburn's focus is largely on government and politics in the United Kingdom, particularly regarding announcements, legal policy regulation, and high-profile scandals. Given this emphasis, she would likely be interested in sources who can provide expert commentary or analysis on political developments related to the Labour Party, Conservative Party, tax policies, and major scandals such as the Post Office scandal.
Sources with direct knowledge of UK government operations or those involved in relevant political parties may be well-received for providing insights into policy decisions or party dynamics. Additionally, experts with a deep understanding of legal regulations within the UK political landscape could also find resonance in her coverage.
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By: Ashley Cowburn, Sophie Huskisson, Lizzy Buchan
Within hours Mr Farage was left with egg on his face as political parties of all colours - including Labour, the Tories, the Liberal Democrats, and right-wing Restore - announced they would boycott the Clacton by-election in a rare move
By: Ashley Cowburn
PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham’s mission to tackle regional inequalities must require investment on a scale no recent leader has come close to meeting, experts have warned
Read this exciting story from Daily Mirror UK July 08, 2026 issue. » Reform leader slammed for reaction to probe into funding. > Starmer: This is desperate, me's up to his neck in sleaze
By: Lizzy Buchan, Ashley Cowburn
Nigel Farage looks set to face fringe candidates including comedy candidate Count Binface, a 40-something who describes himself as an 'intergalactic space warrior'
By: Ashley Cowburn
A new report by DWP minister Sir Stephen Timms said the process claiming of personal independence payment (PIP) benefits is often “dehumanising”, “soul destroying”, and “degrading” to claimants.
By: Ashley Cowburn
The main disability benefit is failing claimants and is “not fit for purpose”, a major report has warned.
By: Ashley Cowburn
Former Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, who is tipped for a major role in a Burnham Cabinet, insisted Andy Burnham had a blueprint for his first 100 days in No10
By: Sophie Huskisson, Ashley Cowburn
In a video posted on Thursday, Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham said it was 'all starting to feel very real' while Keir Starmer praised his likely successor
By: Ashley Cowburn
Labour's candidate to succeed Andy Burnham in Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, warned Nigel Farage's chaos-hit Reform performed well at May’s local elections
By: Dave Burke, Ashley Cowburn
Andy Burnham, who returned to Parliament last month after nine years as Greater Manchester Mayor, will officially be announced as Labour’s next leader on Friday during a special conference.
