Fiona Mitchell

Correspondent

The smouldering remains of cladding on the burnt-out shell of the Grenfell Tower, after the conflagration engulfed the building, claiming 72 lives

Families and survivors await the final Grenfell report

The second and final report into the Grenfell fire tragedy which claimed 72 lives in June 2017 is due to be published on Wednesday, five years after the first phase of the inquiry was completed.

UK • 01 Sep 24

Ukraine's incursion is challenging Vladimir Putin's habitual projection of strength (File image)

Ukrainian incursion brings war home to Russians

With foreign troops on Russian soil for the first time since World War II, the world is watching to see how Vladimir Putin responds to Ukraine's unexpected military gambit.

Analysis and Comment • 17 Aug 24

Keir Starmer has already struck a cautious note, aware as he is of the difficulties ahead

Starmer set for short-lived honeymoon as he takes office

For now, Keir Starmer can enjoy something of a political honeymoon as he marks his first return to parliament as Prime Minister, his first Prime Ministers Questions, and first international engagements. But it is likely to be a short-lived honeymoon, writes Fiona Mitchell.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jul 24

Rishi Sunak leaves Northallerton Leisure Centre in North Yorkshire, following the count for the Richmond and Northallerton constituency

Shattered Tories face big questions after Labour victory

One by one, result after result confirmed it - the Labour landslide so long predicted had come to pass.

UK Elections • 06 Jul 24

Labour leader Keir Starmer has spent the campaign ensuring that no major offences are committed that would damage the party's lead in the polls

Die set to be cast for hopeful MPs in UK election

After weeks of polls, politicking and promises, the die will be cast for all those hoping to make it into the House of Commons as new or returning MPs.

UK • 04 Jul 24

Johnson's return to campaign may bring unwanted reminders

While Boris Johnson's return to the campaign trail has garnered headlines, it has also brought reminders which some in the Conservative Party might prefer to have forgotten, writes Fiona Mitchell.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jul 24

Every time the British Prime Minister denies that he is now simply going through the motions of a campaign, another headline underline the futility of his position (file image)

Election campaign turning into nightmare for Sunak and Co

With less than two weeks to go to the vote in the UK, polling this week suggests that for Rishi Sunak and his Conservative Party the election is already over.

UK • 22 Jun 24

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer clashed in a TV leaders' debate

Sunak and Starmer face off in tetchy election debate

It was a testier exchange than had been anticipated between current British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer. Both candidates are vying to sway public support in their favour ahead of the UK election.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Jun 24

Elderly South Africans take part in special early voting at the Reddam House Waterfall School in Midrand

Political battles ahead as South Africa goes to the polls

A new generation of South Africans are going to the polls today, in the first national election in which most people in South Africa have no memory of decades of apartheid, the fight for freedom or the rise to power of the ANC, writes Fiona Mitchell.

World • 29 May 24

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a general election on Wednesday

Sunak must contend with tumultuous past of his party

As the United Kingdom goes to the polls on 4 July, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must contend with the tumultuous recent past of his party, writes Fiona Mitchell.

Analysis and Comment • 25 May 24