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A day in the life of a political journalist

4 Mar 2022

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A day in the life of a political journalist

Political journalist Adam Payne shared how he developed his career as a lobby reporter during an exciting time in British politics.

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26 May 2021

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Covering the London local elections: a day in the life of our trainees

The London local elections were the perfect opportunity for our trainees to get stuck in and report on the action as it happened.

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17 Nov 2020

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Best places to pitch freelance journalism articles to for aspiring journalists

Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a career change, you may be on the look out for where to pitch freelance articles.