


Scroll down to meet those nominated for Political Reporter of the Year
Anna Mikhailova, The Mail on Sunday
The judges said: “Anna Mikhailova has had a stand-out year. Her scoops have been impactful, while her campaigning journalism has brought about real, positive changes for pregnant women during the pandemic.”
George Parker, Financial Times
The judges said: “George Parker has been a must-read journalist in 2020, from his rich and forensic long reads on Cummings and Covid to his revelations on the turmoil in Whitehall and No 10. Consistently high quality and insightful.”
Harry Cole, The Sun
The judges said: “Cole’s clearly unparalleled contacts within government have resulted in class A journalism, and the reporting of vital stories with real importance to readers. Great exclusive on the Christmas relaxing of Covid restrictions.”
Pippa Crerar, Daily Mirror
The judges said: “Pippa Crerar has had a fantastic year, showing tenacity, courage and persistence in her reporting. The lockdown scoop made Dominic Cummings a household name, put Barnard Castle on the map and sent the government into a pandemic panic.”
Steven Swinford, The Times
The judges said: “One of the best carriers of political exclusives in Westminster. At the forefront of Covid reporting, Swinford’s stories about new lockdowns and exam fiascos are those of urgent and national importance.”
Tim Shipman, The Sunday Times
The judges said: “Tim Shipman’s big reads on the inner workings of No 10 during the Cummings/Cain era became weekend must-reads, culminating in his blow-by-blow account of the power struggle that saw the Vote Leave team ousted from Downing Street. The ultimate story breaker.”