In the new role, Balls will be pivotal to the news brands’ seven-day political coverage, providing readers on both sides of the Atlantic with sharp insights into the stories shaping America’s future and their impact on the UK and the wider world
Katy joins from The Spectator magazine, where she was political editor. A respected voice in political journalism, she has been a regular columnist for The i Paper and has contributed to the Guardian, The Telegraph, The New York Times and Tatler. She is a familiar face and voice in broadcast media, making appearances on flagship programmes such as Newsnight, Sky News, Have I Got News for You and The News Quiz.
Katy Balls said: “I’m delighted to be joining The Times and The Sunday Times at such an important moment in history. The opportunity to cover the Trump presidency for Britain’s finest newspapers is an honour.
“But most of all I want to give readers the very best of my journalism and get under the skin of American politics at a time where it has never been as fast-moving, unpredictable or consequential.”
Ben Taylor, editor of The Sunday Times, said: “Katy’s exciting appointment comes at a time of extraordinary change in the United States.
Her vibrant, multi-media brand of journalism will deliver the incisive, agenda-setting coverage our readers, listeners and viewers expect.”
Tony Gallagher, editor of The Times, said: “Katy’s deep understanding of politics and her ability to connect the dots between global events will ensure our readers receive the insightful and compelling coverage they’ve come to expect from The Times.”
