Leading political journalists will join Adwanted’s Future of Media London on Wednesday 4 November to discuss the stories, personalities and power struggles shaping politics in 2026
From a local election shake-up and cabinet resignations to a prime minister replaced mid-term, 2026 has delivered a relentless news cycle. The rise of Reform UK, Donald Trump’s return to the White House and ongoing international conflicts have kept political journalists under constant pressure to explain events that move at remarkable speed.
At Future of Media London on 4 November, three of the UK’s top political journalists will come together to unpack one of the most extraordinary political years in recent memory. How do journalists cover a story that changes by the hour? What happens behind the scenes when governments come under pressure? And in an age of volatility and uncertainty, what role do trusted news brands play in helping audiences make sense of the world around them?
The panel features:
- Camilla Tominey, associate editor, The Telegraph
- Aubrey Allegretti, chief political correspondent, The Times
- Lizzy Buchan, political editor, The Mirror
The 30-minute session opens day two of the event at 9:10am and will be chaired by Jack Benjamin, senior reporter at The Media Leader.
The discussion will set the stage for Newsworks’ session, ‘Why Cultural Relevance Pays’, at 9:40am, where Heather Dansie, research and insight director at Newsworks, will unveil latest research exploring the commercial value of cultural relevance.
For the first time, the Newsworks study quantifies the business impact of cultural relevance, demonstrating how advertising in trusted journalism helps brands stay culturally connected while driving measurable sales growth.
Find out more via the Future of Media London agenda.
