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Chris Blackhurst

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Chris Blackhurst is an award-winning writer, commentator and broadcaster, based in London. He is a former editor of The Independent, city editor of the Evening Standard, Westminster correspondent for The Independent and deputy head of the Sunday Times Insight team. He writes mostly on business, politics, media. He says he will never retire. To adapt Dr Johnson on London: "If someone tires of journalism, they tire of life."
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British Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey presents the budget in the House of Commons in London. Reuters
Play01:27
CommentUn-Labour UK budget repairs damage, but lacks vision

Chancellor Healey set out to deliver an unremarkable spending plan that didn't spook voters, business or markets

CommentOctober 29, 2026
Andy Burnham during a visit to a coffee shop in Manchester. Reuters
CommentIf the Burnham bounce survives the budget, there may be an early election

A prime minister without a popular mandate is always under pressure for legitimacy

CommentOctober 27, 2026
A protester about to kick a smoking tear-gas canister during a riot in Toulouse. AFP
French riots hold a warning for British reformers

Efforts to create opportunities for those in their 20s must not fall flat in Europe

EuropeOctober 20, 2026
A protester calling for the UK to rejoin the EU in central London. AFP
CommentBritain must settle its Brexit argument before seeking an EU return

The road back to Europe is fraught with political obtacles

CommentOctober 14, 2026
Labour campaign placards before the by-election in Makerfield, north-west England, which was won by Andy Burnham in June. Getty Images
With 'hope again' Labour must flesh out its change in direction

Party looks north as it prepares for its annual conference

UKSeptember 24, 2026
Britain's King Charles walks with Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang at the AI conference in Scotland. Reuters
King Charles urges action on AI curbs before it's 'too late'

UK monarch steps into dispute over technology by hosting summit with industry leaders

BusinessSeptember 17, 2026
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch delivers a speech in London. Getty Images
CommentTories and Reform need to strike at Burnham before time runs out

Potential for swift election means opposition parties need to make urgent inroads against new prime minister

CommentSeptember 02, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham uses a British Sign Language interpreter on a smartphone during a visit to Wolverhampton Bus Station. AFP
CommentAndy Burnham needs to deliver more than selfies and sound bites

New UK Prime Minister seems to have an opinion on everything, but does he have solutions?

CommentAugust 19, 2026
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage arrives to vote in the Clacton by-election. AFP
CommentDespite his by-election win, Nigel Farage’s political future remains far from clear

The Reform UK leader faces more hurdles over alleged financial irregularities, but he cannot be written off

CommentAugust 14, 2026
The City is watching Andy Burnham carefully for signs of a tax overhaul. Getty Images
CommentBurnham's credentials need polishing if he is to calm City jitters

Failure to persuade two key men to join his team is regarded as a blow

CommentAugust 12, 2026
EasyJet has been bought by US-based Apollo Global Management. Getty Images
The 'bear-hug' American investors smothering London's biggest and best companies

Foreign takeovers account for 86 per cent of the mergers announced in the UK this year - and the hunting season's not over yet

BusinessAugust 07, 2026
Better ties? How new UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband builds overseas relationships should prove interesting. Reuters
CommentRiddle of Ed Miliband hangs over UK diplomacy

Getting to the bottom of what drives Andy Burnham's most potent pick

CommentJuly 22, 2026
Last year's The Hundred champions' trophies presentations in London, England. Getty Image
CommentIndia's super giants to the rescue of UK cricket

Rise of franchise cricket with an Indian flavour will take London by storm next week

SportJuly 16, 2026
ITV chairman Andy Cosslett says the deal will create a 'UK champion with the scale and resources to better compete with global streaming platforms'. Getty Images
CommentBritish investment follows a familiar pattern with ITV and easyJet buyouts

ITV joins a long line of 'valuable UK assets' courted by international buyers

CommentJuly 08, 2026
Andy Burnham is sworn in during a ceremony at the House of Commons, after becoming the new MP for Makerfield and favourite to become the next prime minister. Reuters
CommentBritain cannot afford to wait for Andy Burnham's arrival as prime minister

Country faces mounting crises as Labour's leadership contest delays urgent decision-making

CommentJune 24, 2026
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