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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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A model at the Noon By Noor presentation during London Fashion Week in February 2023. Getty Images
Bahraini label Noon By Noor set to take London Fashion Week by storm

The company was the first GCC-based label to feature at NYFW

Fashion & BeautySeptember 15, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Admirers watch Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales sail towards Portsmouth Naval Base. The UK has announced three privately-funded ships to be used for Royal Navy tasks. PA
Three new ships set to 'fly the flag' for Britain and tackle illegal migration

The vessels will also be used to deliver aid to disaster-hit zones across the globe

UKSeptember 12, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
A mural in Gaza in the occupied West Bank. Tuesday was the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Oslo Accords. AFP
Scrap 'failed' Oslo Accords, says key Israeli architect of deal

On 30th anniversary of signing, Yossi Beilin says agreement has lost true meaning having been 'abused' by Israel

UKSeptember 12, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
A former parliamentary aide has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China. EPA
I’m not a Chinese spy, says Commons researcher arrested by UK police

The suspect worked in the British Parliament and had links to several senior Conservative MPs

UKSeptember 11, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Mariam Claren, right, and her mother Nahid Taghavi. It is almost three years since the older woman's arrest in Iran. Photo: Mariam Claren
Evin prisoner's daughter urges EU and Germany to stand up to Iran

Nahid Taghavi was arrested three years ago at her apartment in Tehran

UKSeptember 08, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Jacques Azagury, fashion designer, is closing his business. Mark Chilvers for The National
Farewell to the Middle East-infused boutique favoured by Princess Diana

Legendary designer Jacques Azagury credits his Moroccan and French roots for influencing his successful career

WeekendSeptember 08, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, for an official visit ahead of the G20 Summit. Getty
India's 'son-in-law' Sunak makes historic visit

The first British prime minister of Indian descent arrives in New Delhi for G20 summit

UKSeptember 08, 2023
Gillian Duncan
UK leader Rishi Sunak faces MPs during the first Prime Minister's Questions since parliament returned from its summer recess. AFP
Sunak government branded 'cowboy builders' over schools crisis

Prime Minister accused of 'sticking plaster politics' by Labour leader Keir Starmer

UKSeptember 06, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Frank Hester has donated £5 million to the Tories. Fortune
Health entrepreneur donates £5m to 'tech bro' Rishi Sunak's Tories

Computer programmer with £415m fortune built empire on digital healthcare system

UKSeptember 06, 2023
Thomas Harding
A group of British imams and Muslim scholars travelled to Afghanistan where they met high-ranking members of the Taliban, including Amir Khan Muttaqi. AFP
Calls for probe into 'dangerous' link between UK imams and Taliban

A group of British mosque leaders and Islamic scholars held meeting with the Taliban on a 'fact-finding mission'

UKSeptember 05, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said it was 'completely and utterly wrong' to blame him for failing to fully fund school rebuilding. Photo: 10 Downing Street
Pressure piles on Rishi Sunak over schools concrete scandal

First cabinet meeting of new parliament sees government battling to contain school repairs criticism

UKSeptember 05, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Angela Rayner's new role includes scrutinising local government, housing and the so-called levelling-up agenda. Reuters
Angela Rayner promoted in Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle

Re-jig of the opposition party's top team comes as MPs return to parliament after summer recess

UKSeptember 04, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Residents try to reach their houses in Benijos village as a wildfire advances in La Orotava in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo / Arturo Rodriguez)
SPECIAL REPORTWhy the summer of wildfires is a warning from nature

Millions left counting the cost as blazes lay waste to farming, tourism and wider economies from North Africa and Europe to North America

WeekendSeptember 01, 2023
Daniel Bardsley
Ukrainian armed forces train with the L119 Light Guns made by BAE systems
Moscow to target BAE Systems arms factory in Ukraine

The UK defence company signed a deal with Kyiv to produce light guns in Ukraine

UKSeptember 01, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Passengers at Paddington train station in London, during a strike by members of the Aslef union on Friday. PA
UK train strikes disrupt last weekend of summer holidays

Services in some parts of England will be brought to a complete standstill

UKSeptember 01, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
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