Guido hears that Sam Lister will no longer be The Daily Express’ political editor after two years in the role. The paper’s first female pol-ed is leaving the Lobby after 17 years…
Lister’s been promoted to associate editor and will start work in Canary Wharf on Monday. Deputy political editor Martyn Brown will replace her as the paper’s new political editor. Big shoes to fill for Brown. Congratulations to both…
Asked by Lobby hacks about his past comments on Trump (“any UK politician who gave Trump the time of day should be ashamed right now”) Burnham was blithe:
“Politicians say things throughout their career, but now the important thing is to focus on the moment you are in.”
Were it so easy…