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      Laura O'Callaghan

      Laura O'Callaghan

      Political Correspondent
      Location
      London
      Laura O’Callaghan is the political correspondent covering Westminster politics. Reporting from the British Parliament, she has covered the UK’s response to the war in Ukraine, the Covid-19 pandemic, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the coronation of King Charles III and foreign relations. Before joining The National in 2021, she worked as a reporter for The Daily Express and a local journalist in east London.

      Articles

      Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Downing Street. AP
      Sunak seeks improved bilateral relations on France and US trips

      The PM will discuss illegal migration during his meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Paris

      UKMarch 08, 2023
      Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi's visit to the UK's parliament attracted high levels of interest from the Indian diaspora in Britain. AFP
      Rahul Gandhi says freedom of opposition is eroded in India

      The leading Indian politician, on a 10-day tour of Britain, addressed Chatham House

      UKMarch 06, 2023
      Britain's Defence Secretary Ben Wallace watches Ukrainian troops being trained by the British Army at Bovington Camp, south-west England, on February 22. AFP
      Wallace confident defence budget will meet Armed Forces' needs

      Defence Secretary calls for £11 billion increase over next two years

      UKMarch 06, 2023
      Sir Jeremy Farrar, whose possible sacking was discussed by Matt Hancock. Reuters
      Hancock called top UK scientist 'loudmouth', messages show

      Health secretary asked if the expert could be sacked

      UKMarch 05, 2023
      Estonian voters cast their ballots on Sunday
      Estonians vote in poll dominated by Ukraine and cost of living

      The far-right party seeking to replace the current government blames the PM for rocketing inflation

      EuropeMarch 05, 2023
      The DUP has in the past objected to suggestions of Irish involvement in the governing of Northern Ireland in the absence of devolution. Getty
      Irish-UK pact 'could provide alternative to Northern Ireland power-sharing'

      DUP is resisting pressure to restore power-sharing assembly as it continues to examine the Windsor Framework

      UKMarch 05, 2023
      Government minister Chris Heaton-Harris has said Boris Johnson (above) is a man of integrity. Reuters
      Minister backs Boris Johnson over claims of misleading Parliament

      Former PM to face scrutiny from cross-party committee of MPs this month

      UKMarch 05, 2023
      Shelling in Chasiv Yar, near Bakhmut. The bridge connecting the Ukrainian city and town has reportedly been destroyed. AP
      Russia far from surrounding Bakhmut, US analysts claim

      ISW believes Ukraine is considering controlled withdrawal from key eastern city

      EuropeMarch 05, 2023
      Boris Johnson stepped down as prime minister last year following the partygate scandal. PA / AP
      Breaches of Covid rules in No 10 'obvious' to Boris Johnson

      Former PM received a fine from the Met for attending one gathering

      UKMarch 03, 2023
      A Ukrainian serviceman near Bakhmut carries a 152mm shell to fire a Msta-B howitzer towards Russian positions. AFP
      Russia's Wagner Group pushes into Bakhmut as fighting intensifies

      The leader of the group said fighters were near the city centre and on the outskirts

      UKMarch 03, 2023
      A British warship at Port San Carlos, part of the British military deployments that remain in the Falkland Islands. Photo: PA
      Cleverly insists Falklands are British as Argentina ends deal

      Buenos Aires U-turned on an agreement that would have seen it form closer ties with London

      UKMarch 03, 2023
      The City of London financial district. The UK government is keen to deepen co-operation on financial services with EU nations. Reuters
      UK Treasury minister in Berlin to boost financial services ties

      Conservative government hopes to forge new financial partnerships with EU countries in the post-Brexit era

      UKMarch 02, 2023
      A wind farm in north-east England. Britain's transition from a high-polluting to a low-carbon producing economy must be accelerated, an industry panel has heard. PA
      UK trailing in global decarbonisation race, warns CBI

      The US and the EU have taken decisive action while Britain has missed opportunities, industry chief says

      UKMarch 02, 2023
      British Secretary of Defence Ben Wallace and Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman. SPA
      UK and Saudi Arabia sign pact on air combat co-operation

      Declaration includes 'defining a comprehensive and joint vision for the future partnership for air combat operations'

      UKMarch 02, 2023
      A solar power plant in central Morocco, where the government says investment in renewables is attracting interest at home and abroad. AP
      World 'better placed to cope with energy crisis' after Ukraine war

      Moroccan energy minister says next 12 months 'critical' for nations to increase energy security and meet net-zero targets

      MENAMarch 01, 2023
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