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Laura O'Callaghan

Laura O'Callaghan

Political Correspondent
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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.

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Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin at London Tech Week. EPA
Sanna Marin opens up about how Finland 'danced' into Nato

Finnish politicians were reluctant to speak about Nato membership when Russia invaded Ukraine, she said

UKJune 14, 2023
Paul Scully has been accused of scuppering an opponent's bid to further his mayoral campaign. Bloomberg
UK minister Paul Scully calls in lawyers over London mayoral opponent's Twitter claims

He was considered a front-runner but failed to make it to the final three Tory candidates in the selection process

UKJune 14, 2023
Quantum sensors are tipped to revolutionise Britain's naval defences. PA
How 'hot tech' quantam can boost warship defences at sea

Sensors will send signals through the ocean in nanoseconds to determine location of enemy submarines

UKJune 14, 2023
Campaigners hold photos of relatives who died during the pandemic on the opening day of the inquiry. AFP
Covid inquiry opens as families fight for 'justice'

Campaigners disappointed only one of them can give evidence in person

UKJune 13, 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is understood to be opposed to the idea of Boris Johnson standing in the next general election. AP
Rishi Sunak likely to scupper Boris Johnson's comeback bid

Former PM alluded to a return to frontline politics by saying: 'I'll be back'

UKJune 13, 2023
Boris Johnson represented the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency from 2015 to 2023. AP
'He'll be back': Voters in Boris Johnson's constituency predict return to politics

Former UK prime minister was not visible and did not care too much about local businesses, voters say

UKJune 12, 2023
Former No 10 political adviser Daniel Korski said London needed a fresh approach that 'embraces new ideas, new technologies and a positive, entrepreneurial spirit'. Getty
Dubai-supporting entrepreneur makes Tory London mayoral shortlist

He hailed the 'extraordinary transformation' that cities in the Emirates have undergone over the past 20 years

UKJune 12, 2023
A Russian soldier stands guard in front of an RS-24 Yars, a Russian MIRV-equipped thermonuclear armed intercontinental ballistic missile, during a parade in Moscow. Getty
Analysis: Nuclear weapons deployed will be short-range and easily detected

Nato and China likely to be concern over the weapons being moved to storage sites guarded by Russian troops

UKJune 09, 2023
Labour Party MP Bambos Charalambous was appointed shadow Mena minister in 2021. PA
Labour suspends shadow Middle East minister after complaint

MP pledges to 'play my full part' in the investigation into his behaviour

UKJune 09, 2023
Migrants who crossed the Mediterranean wait to board a boat from the Italian island of Lampedusa. AFP
EU agrees deal to fine countries that will not take migrants

Commissioner hails 'hugely significant' agreement in sharing hosting but Hungary says it is 'unacceptable'

EuropeJune 09, 2023
Egyptian businessman Mohamed Mansour, co-owner of San Diego FC, says Rishi Sunak is 'a very capable prime minister'. Photo: USA Today Sports
Egyptian tycoon Mohamed Mansour gave Tories £5m donation

Billionaire businessman has donated £5 million to Conservatives since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister

UKJune 09, 2023
Shoppers at a jewellers' shop in Hatton Garden, London. Getty Images
UK bans gold imports from Belarus to bolster Russian sanctions

Restrictions also imposed on export of banknotes, cement, wood and rubber to Belarus

UKJune 08, 2023
The UK population is expected to surge by nearly 16 million by 2046. Bloomberg
UK population 'to hit 80 million' as immigration surges

Fifteen cities the size of Birmingham would have to be built to cater for the projected increase, experts say

UKJune 08, 2023
A previous strike at Heathrow. There has been a long-running dispute over pay involving members of Unite. Bloomberg
Heathrow security officers announce summer strikes

About 2,000 workers at the West London airport will walk out on almost every weekend this summer

UKJune 07, 2023
The UK government has unveiled a new entry scheme for travellers from Gulf nations and Jordan. Getty
UK announces £10 multi-visit scheme for UAE, Gulf and Jordanian travellers

The cost of entry will be significantly reduced for Gulf travellers, who currently pay £30 per visit, and Jordanians who pay £100

WorldJune 06, 2023
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