Jim Pickard is a Deputy Political Editor at the Financial Times. He specializes in political journalism, covering topics such as elections, government, and public policy, while also engaging with themes related to media and press. Jim has been featured in prominent publications including Wealth Insider, The Irish Times, and The Australian Financial Review.
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Jim Pickard's coverage heavily centers around UK politics, government announcements, and legal policy regulation. He often reports on topics related to the Labour Party, Conservative Party, Jeremy Hunt, and the rail industry in England.
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By: Jim Pickard, George Parker
Prime minister repeats desire to contest next general election
MPs told that price tag for high-speed rail line has jumped by £20bn and that project will not be completed until 2040s
By: Jim Pickard, Ashley Armstrong
Retailers furious at government effort intended to limit the impact of inflation
By: Jim Pickard
PM’s former chief of staff among aides who received updates on probe in run-up to 2024 general election
By: Ashley Armstrong, George Parker, Jim Pickard
UK chancellor to announce wide-ranging package intended to win back voters
By: Ian Smith, Sam Fleming, George Parker, Jim Pickard
Energy secretary’s work with Greater Manchester mayor will fuel speculation he is positioning himself as future chancellor
By: George Parker, Anna Gross, Jim Pickard
Leadership hopeful says equalising capital gains tax rates with income tax could raise £12bn a year
By: Kana Inagaki, Jim Pickard, Tim Bradshaw
Officials say more work is needed to show self-driving vehicles will bring ‘net benefit on safety’
By: Jim Pickard, Gill Plimmer
Higher spending likely to raise questions about taxpayer-funded body’s approach to long-delayed railway
‘Soft left’ faction backs Andy Burnham for prime minister, while Blairites lend support to Wes Streeting
