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Sam Blewett

Sam Blewett has spent the last four years of a decade-long career in journalism covering politics from Westminster, where he is the PA news agency's deputy political editor. He has reported on a wide range of subjects from round the world, including during a stint in the US. After completing a degree in biology, he trained as a journalist in London before working in local news and at various national newspapers.

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves addressing 400 business leaders at the Kia Oval, London, during the launch of the Labour Party’s plan for business (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Rachel Reeves defends decision to allow unlimited bonuses for bankers

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves addressing 400 business leaders at the Kia Oval, London, during the launch of the Labour Party’s plan for business (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Reeves refuses to clarify £28bn green spending pledge

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced another challenging week in No 10 (Darren Staples/PA)

Tory chairman teases two tax-cutting events amid election warnings for Sunak

<p>The Rishi Sunak government has acknowledged more steps are needed to protect UK interests from possible Chinese interference</p>

Police hand over file on UK researcher accused of ‘spying for China’