Rachael Burford is the Chief Political Correspondent at the Evening Standard. She covers a range of topics including government and politics, social issues, crime, and health, with a keen focus on regional interest and world news, particularly in the APAC region. Rachael's work has been featured in notable outlets such as Yahoo Sports UK, The Times, and the Irish Independent.
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Rachael Burford's coverage is predominantly focused on local government and politics in the UK, particularly London. She regularly covers evolving political stories, legal policy regulation, and government announcements. Therefore, she would likely be responsive to pitches related to exclusive insights or expert commentary on ongoing political developments in London or broader UK politics.
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Sir Mark Rowley said he would be making “many tough choices”
By: Rachael Burford
Sir Keir Starmer said he was ‘alive to the danger of tariffs’ and stressed the importance of avoiding them to maintain strong trade relations with the US
By: Rachael Burford
A Cabinet Minister has defended Labour's first budget after the Bank of England issued a dire warning over economy stagnation.
By: Rachael Burford
Businesses have responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves hiking the minimum wage and increasing National Insurance contributions by cutting jobs and raising prices
Labour lost council seats to Reform in Kent and the Conservatives in Dudley but managed to cling on in Greenwich, London
By: Rachael Burford
Reform UK seized another seat from Labour and continued to see a surge in the polls in the last local by-elections of the year.
By: Rachael Burford
The UK economy flatlined in the third quarter of 2024, according to revised official figures released on Monday.
By: Rachael Burford
With just a week left before the deadline, about one million people still need to obtain an eVisa to prove their right to live and work in Britain
By: Rachael Burford
The Prime Minister said he is “hoping for peace, particularly in the Middle East ” this Christmas
By: Rachael Burford
In his Christmas message to the nation, Sir Keir Starmer said the festive season was a ‘time to remind ourselves what’s really important’
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