Ben Wright (journalist)
Ben Wright | |
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| Born | King Edward VI Five Ways |
| Alma mater | St Peter's College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Parents | (father) |
Ben Wright is a British journalist who is a political correspondent for
BBC News Channel, as well as the BBC's domestic television and radio channels and the BBC World Service. He was formerly Chief Political Correspondent for BBC Radio 4
, having been appointed to the position in March 2012. He became Washington Correspondent in December 2012 before moving back to London.
Early life
Wright, the son of former
Modern History
.
Career
Prior to being appointed a
The Daily Politics. Wright was appointed political correspondent along with Iain Watson as replacements for the departing James Hardy and Guto Harri
. He has worked extensively for the BBC, covering stories around the world, including India, Africa, the United States and mainland Europe. Wright currently focuses primarily on issues relating to British politics.
Personal life
Ben Wright is married to Poppy Mitchell-Rose, formerly a BBC and
special adviser (2010 to 2012)[1] to Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne[2] and currently a director at Freuds Communications.[3][4]
References
- ^ https://www.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2012/11/comings-and-goings-at-number-11-downing-street/[dead link]
- ^ Josh Neicho (26 July 2010). "All power to the new Tories". thisislondon.co.uk. Archived from the original on 1 January 2011. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
- ^ Kate Magee (17 April 2013). "Freud Communications signs former George Osborne aide Poppy Mitchell-Rose". PRWeek. Retrieved 19 April 2013.
- ^ "Freuds Directors". Retrieved 6 February 2018.
External links
- Ben Wright at IMDb
- Article in The Guardian announcing Wright's appointment as BBC political correspondent
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