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Gain insights into the complexities of British politics and the impact of global events with Ben Wright, speaker and Chief Political Correspondent for Radio 4.
Ben Wright, Chief Political Correspondent for the BBC, has been with the organisation since 2008. He appears regularly on BBC News at 6 and News at 10, as well as on Radio 4 programmes like Today and The World at One.
Ben has reported extensively on political issues affecting Britain, covering significant events such as general elections, budgets, and the expenses scandal. He was appointed Chief Political Correspondent for Radio 4 in 2012 and later moved to Washington, where he continued to focus on stories with political relevance to the UK. He has also reported from various locations, including India, Afghanistan, and Brussels, where he was involved in David Cameron’s EU negotiations. Ben is recognised as a specialist on Brexit.
In addition to his reporting, Ben occasionally presents Radio 4 programmes such as The World This Weekend and PM. He has authored a book titled "Order! Order! The Rise and Fall of Political Drinking", which examines the changing drinking habits of politicians in Westminster. The book was selected as a book of 2016 by Tatler magazine.
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Ben Wright draws on his experience as BBC Chief Political Correspondent to structure sessions around firsthand political reporting, using specific events he has covered — such as general elections, Brexit negotiations, and the expenses scandal — as concrete reference points for broader analysis of British politics.
Ben Wright speaks on British politics, Brexit, and geopolitics, drawing also on his reporting experience across Westminster, Washington, Brussels, and conflict zones including Afghanistan. He is Chief Political Correspondent for BBC Radio 4, a role he has held since 2012, and appears regularly on BBC News at Six, News at Ten, Today, and The World at One.
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