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Experienced reporters, editors and analysts drawn from the UK's leading newsrooms — united by a commitment to independent, rigorous journalism.

Editorial Leadership
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Marcus Holloway
Editor-in-Chief & Political Editor
Previously: The Times, The Spectator, BBC Radio 4

Marcus joined National Herald as founding Editor-in-Chief after 20 years covering British politics for The Times, where he served as Chief Political Correspondent during three general elections. A specialist in constitutional affairs and electoral politics, he has interviewed every living Prime Minister and reported from every party conference since 2004. He is the author of two books on British political history.

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Sarah Pemberton
Business & Technology Editor
Previously: Financial Times, Bloomberg, Reuters

Sarah spent a decade at the Financial Times covering technology and venture capital before joining Bloomberg as European Tech Correspondent. Her reporting on London's fintech ecosystem and startup culture has won three industry awards. She holds an MBA from London Business School and brings both financial and technological depth to her editorial role.

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Elizabeth Chen
Economics Editor

PhD from the LSE. Ten years covering monetary policy, fiscal affairs, and macroeconomic trends for the Bank of England's research division before moving into financial journalism. Specialist in Bank of England policy and UK labour markets.

Previously: Bank of England, FT
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Dr. Priya Sharma
Health Correspondent

Qualified doctor turned journalist. Practised as an NHS physician for six years before joining the Guardian's health desk. Brings genuine clinical expertise to coverage of health policy, NHS reform, and the life sciences sector.

Previously: The Guardian, BMJ
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Alexandra Wood
Environment & Energy Editor

Award-winning journalist with fifteen years covering climate policy, energy markets, and Britain's net zero transition. Has reported from COP summits in Paris, Glasgow, Dubai and Baku.

Previously: Channel 4 News, The Independent
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Thomas Reynolds
Markets Correspondent

Former equity analyst at Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan before moving to journalism. Covers FTSE indices, commodity markets, currencies, and investment strategy with the precision of a practitioner.

Previously: Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg
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Amanda Foster
Personal Finance Editor

Specialist in personal finance, pensions, tax, and consumer rights. Regular contributor to Radio 4's Money Box. Passionate about making financial journalism accessible to people who do not work in finance.

Previously: Which?, Radio 4 Money Box
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David Walsh
Foreign Affairs Editor

Veteran foreign correspondent who has reported from over forty countries. Specialist in UK-US relations, European security architecture, and Commonwealth affairs. Was embedded with British forces in Afghanistan in 2009.

Previously: The Observer, Sky News
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Fiona Campbell
Scotland Correspondent

Based in Edinburgh's Holyrood press gallery. Covers the Scottish Parliament, SNP, independence movement, and devolution policy with the granular knowledge of someone who has been there for twelve years.

Previously: The Scotsman, BBC Scotland
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Dr. Maya Patel
Technology Policy Editor

Former AI researcher at DeepMind and Oxford Internet Institute. Covers artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital policy, and the technology sector with the analytical depth her research background enables.

Previously: DeepMind, Oxford Internet Institute
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James Mitchell
Senior Political Correspondent

Twenty years in British journalism covering Westminster, Whitehall, and the broader machinery of British government. Known for deep sourcing across party lines and a forensic approach to policy analysis.

Previously: The Telegraph, ITV News
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Rachel Khan
Political Columnist

Opinion writer, political analyst and broadcaster. Her column examines the gap between political rhetoric and policy reality. Regular panellist on BBC Question Time and Sky News.

Previously: The New Statesman, BBC
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Nicholas Hartley
Property Correspondent

Specialist in UK property markets, housing policy, planning law, and the economics of the built environment. Covers everything from the housing crisis to commercial real estate investment trends.

Previously: Property Week, The Times
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Sophie Williams
Labour Markets Editor

Expert in employment law, trade unions, gig economy regulation, and the future of work. Has broken several major stories on workers' rights and is widely cited by academic researchers in the field.

Previously: TUC, The Guardian
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