Ben Riley-Smith is the Political Editor for The Daily Telegraph and also helps present BBC R4's Week in Westminster. With a focus on national politics in the United Kingdom, Ben covers a wide range of topics including political controversies, policy decisions, and election campaigns. His work has been featured in various publications and platforms, showcasing his expertise and knowledge in the field of political journalism.
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Ben Riley-Smith's coverage is heavily focused on UK politics, government announcements, and legal policy regulations. His articles often revolve around government decisions, policies, and political figures.
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By: Ben Riley-Smith, Emma Gatten
By: Ben Riley-Smith
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he is not a “copycat” Tony Blair at the launch of his New Labour-style pledge card designed to appeal to centrist voters.
Schools urged not to teach contested gender ideology, but neither Starmer nor his shadow education secretary give backing to the plans
Party leader also rejects idea he has scaled back promises from ambitions outlined in previous years
Party’s key campaign policies to be announced at rally in swing area of Essex
Victims of the infected blood scandal will receive new interim compensation payments this summer, The Telegraph can reveal.
By: Ben Riley-Smith
The shadow cabinet had clearly not got the memo. On rows of seats ascending in height as if for a school photo, the male members of Labour's front bench had jackets on and tie knots firmly fastened over top buttons.
By: Ben Riley-Smith
Getting voters to see who the Opposition leader actually is remains a work in progress
Is Sir Keir Starmer really the “heir to Blair”? That was the question being asked on Thursday as the Labour leader did a campaign launch with echoes of Sir Tony Blair's modernisation project.
By: Edward Gould, Louis Brady, Ben Riley-Smith
Party leader’s general election campaign announcement sparks New Labour comparisons
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