George Salmon

George Salmon

Political Editor

George works in our editorial department, editing and writing articles across all of our publications. Alongside liaising with clients to create an accurate piece, he also contributes daily articles to our news page and helps to manage the Review social media presence. George graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in English.

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George Salmon's articles (169)

Election Interview: Ian Walker, Conservative candidate for Sheffield Hallam

News | Published December 9th 2019

Election Interview: Ian Walker, Conservative candidate for Sheffield Hallam

 In the run up to December's General Election, our election correspondent will be creating profiles of key marginal constituencies around the country, combining the key statistics with interviews with the major candidates. In this article, we interview Ian Walker, Conservative candidate for Sheffield Hallam.
The Weekly Review: Dec 2 - Dec 8

News | Published December 8th 2019

The Weekly Review: Dec 2 - Dec 8

 Every Sunday, we bring together the most important stories of the week from across a wide range of sectors. Each story description contains a link to the full article.
Corbyn: Johnson misleading about lack of border down Irish Sea

News | Published December 7th 2019

Corbyn: Johnson misleading about lack of border down Irish Sea

 Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Jeremy Corbyn presented a “confidential” Brexit report which he says disproves Johnson’s claim there will be no border down the Irish Sea if his Brexit deal is passed.
Total household financial debt rises by £12 billion

News | Published December 5th 2019

Total household financial debt rises by £12 billion

 According to a study from the Office for National Statistics, total household financial debt rose by 11 per cent between April 2016 and March 2018 compared to the previous two years.
ONS: Disabled workers paid 12.2% less

News | Published December 2nd 2019

ONS: Disabled workers paid 12.2% less

According to figures published by the Office for National Statistics, disabled workers are paid 12.2 per cent less than their non-disabled colleagues on average.
The Weekly Review: Nov 25 - Dec 1

News | Published December 1st 2019

The Weekly Review: Nov 25 - Dec 1

 Every Sunday, we bring together the most important stories of the week from across a wide range of sectors. Each story description contains a link to the full article.
The Weekly Review: Nov 18 - Nov 24

News | Published November 24th 2019

The Weekly Review: Nov 18 - Nov 24

 Every Sunday, we bring together the most important stories of the week from across a wide range of sectors.
The Labour Manifesto: The key points

News | Published November 22nd 2019

The Labour Manifesto: The key points

 At an event held in Birmingham yesterday, the Labour party launched its manifesto for the upcoming election.
Conservatives criticised for changing Twitter account to “factcheckUK”

News | Published November 20th 2019

Conservatives criticised for changing Twitter account to “factcheckUK”

 The Conservative Party has been heavily criticised for changing the name of their press Twitter account to “factcheckUK.”
The Weekly Review: Nov 11 - Nov 17

News | Published November 17th 2019

The Weekly Review: Nov 11 - Nov 17

 Every Sunday, we bring together the most important stories of the week from across a wide range of sectors.
Government review: HS2 should go ahead

News | Published November 12th 2019

Government review: HS2 should go ahead

 A draft copy of a government review into the viability of HS2 has stated that despite the rising costs, the proposed railway should be built.
NFU and Riviera Produce call for the expansion of the SWPS

News | Published November 5th 2019

NFU and Riviera Produce call for the expansion of the SWPS

 According to the National Farmers Union, the continued drop in the number of fruit pickers and packers is causing significant strain on the UK farming industry.
Public spending to surpass 1970s levels after election

News | Published November 4th 2019

Public spending to surpass 1970s levels after election

 According to research conducted by the Resolution Foundation, public spending will increase to levels not seen since the 1970s regardless of who wins the upcoming election.
New Speaker to be elected today

News | Published November 4th 2019

New Speaker to be elected today

 The new Speaker of the House of Commons will be elected today with the result likely to be announced at around 4pm.
The Weekly Review: Oct 28 - Nov 3

News | Published November 3rd 2019

The Weekly Review: Oct 28 - Nov 3

 Every Sunday, we bring together the most important stories of the week from across a wide range of sectors.