Josh Self

Josh Self is a political journalist and commentator who serves as Editor of Politics.co.uk.

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Politics@Lunch
Rishi Sunak’s ‘The plan is working’ spiel isn’t working

The below content first appeared in Politics.co.uk’s Politics@Lunch newsletter, sign-up for free here and never miss this daily briefing. Over the coming days, the release of new economic figures looks set to show the UK emerging from recession — a welcome development that could prompt the Bank of England to take cautious steps towards interest rate… Read more »

Week-in-Review
Week-in-Review: Is Ben Houchen now Britain’s most powerful Conservative?

The below article first appeared in Politics.co.uk’s Week-in-Review newsletter, subscribe here and never miss this weekly digest. In Tees Valley on Thursday, Ben Houchen did something senior Conservatives just don’t do anymore: he won. Facing a ruthless Labour campaign set on scalping the Tory patron saint for levelling up, Houchen was ultimately re-elected as mayor with… Read more »