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Laura O'Callaghan

Laura O'Callaghan

Political Correspondent
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.

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An EDF-owned nuclear power plant in France. The company has been ordered to meet UK security requirements after it signed a deal to buy GE's nuclear turbine business. Reuters
UK government 'concerned' over EDF purchase of GE nuclear unit

Rishi Sunak's Cabinet has imposed a strict set of security requirements on the companies

UKAugust 08, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Pope Francis waves at a gathering of young people in Eduardo VII Park in Lisbon. AP
Pope urges young Catholics to fight for economic justice and climate

More than 1.5 million pilgrims from around the globe expected to attend World Youth Day gathering

WorldAugust 03, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Ukrainian commanders train troops to use the AS90 self-propelled gun in south-west England supervised by British Army officers. Victoria Pertusa / The National
British military puts ‘spirited’ Ukrainians through howitzer crash course

British Army has trained 120 Ukrainian soldiers and 12 commanders to use the self-propelled weapons

UKJuly 29, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
People protest against Sadiq Khan's plan to extend Ulez in London. Getty
Expansion of London's Ulez zone given go-ahead by judge

Extension will mean thousands of drivers in outer London will have to pay £12.50 a day to use their vehicles

UKJuly 28, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
The Ulez expansion plan has been met with stiff opposition in parts of London. Getty Images
What is Ulez and why is it being extended?

Anti-pollution scheme estimated to cost some London drivers £4,500 a year

UKJuly 28, 2023
Neil Murphy
Britain's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly shakes hands with Kuwait's Fpreign Minister Sheikh Salem Al Sabah in Kuwait City. KUNA / Reuters
UK's Cleverly meets Kuwait's Crown Prince and Defence Minister to discuss stronger ties

The Foreign Secretary was welcomed to Al Bayan Palace for talks on bilateral cooperation

UKJuly 26, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
The UK believes Russia may escalate its drive to destroy Ukraine’s food exports by targeting ships in the Black Sea. AP
UK warns Russia may target civilian ships in Black Sea

Britain’s Foreign Secretary makes claim on Middle East tour after Moscow pulled out of grain deal

UKJuly 25, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Projects like the Burbo Bank offshore wind farm near Merseyside could be approved more quickly. Reuters
Major energy projects to be approved faster as UK aims to cut red tape

System shake-up aims to halve the time for some major developments to get the greenlight

UKJuly 25, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is visiting Qatar on a three-day trip that will also include Kuwait and Jordan. PA
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tours Gulf and Jordan

He will unveil £30 million of funding for refugees in the region, to be delivered over the next three years

GulfJuly 25, 2023
Ismaeel Naar
Britain became the first member of the G7 to set a net-zero goal in 2019. PA
Rishi Sunak says path to net zero must be 'pragmatic'

The Prime Minister said he doesn't want to do anything to add to people's household bills while inflation is high

UKJuly 24, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Greta Thunberg appeared at a court in Malmo, Sweden, on Monday. AP
Thunberg removed from climate protest hours after being fined

Climate activist earlier avoided prison term over road blockade

EuropeJuly 24, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Anjem Choudary was arrested by police in East London last week. Reuters
Anjem Choudary appears in court charged with three terrorism offences

Radical preacher accused of directing a terrorist organisation

UKJuly 24, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
The announcement marks a breakthrough in the public investigation into Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus crisis. AFP
Boris Johnson's old phone 'unlocked by experts'

Cabinet Office will carry out a security check of messages before passing them to Covid inquiry

UKJuly 21, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's Ulez scheme is being blamed for Labour's defeat in the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election. PA
Ulez policy blamed for Labour defeat in London constituency

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls on London's mayor to reflect on the contentious green scheme

UKJuly 21, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
Ukraine's ambassador to Britain Vadym Prystaiko has been removed. AFP
Zelenskyy sacks Ukraine's ambassador to UK

Vadym Prystaiko had been Kyiv's representative in London since 2020

UKJuly 21, 2023
Laura O'Callaghan
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