Daisy McAndrew

Daisy McAndrew (née Sampson) born 1972 in London is chief political correspondent of ITV News.

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1972 - London - ITV News

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At 19 she worked as a researcher in the House of Commons, transferring to The House Magazine which she went on to edit between 1995 and 1997 before becoming a freelance political journalist in the House of Commons Press Gallery.

Related Topics:
House of Commons - 1995 - 1997

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In November 1999 Sampson became a press secretary to the Liberal Democrat Leader, Charles Kennedy.

Related Topics:
1999 - Liberal Democrat - Charles Kennedy

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After the 2001 general election, Daisy decided to develop a career in broadcasting, offering regular contributions across television and radio, and before long she presenting Channel 4's lunchtime political programme, Powerhouse. In the meantime a weekly interview column continued for The House Magazine, reporting on politicians from all parties.

Related Topics:
General election - Career - Broadcasting - Television - Radio - Channel 4 - Powerhouse - The House Magazine - Politicians

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She came to national prominence as a BBC News presenter, co-hosting weekday lunchtime show The Daily Politics with Andrew Neil and presenting Yesterday in Parliament on BBC Breakfast.

Related Topics:
BBC News - The Daily Politics - Andrew Neil - BBC Breakfast

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From January 2005 until August 2005 she presented the weekday drivetime show for LBC 97.3 in London.

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In August 2005 she married John McAndrew, former editor of The Daily Politics, who's now at Sky News.

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In September 2005 she takes up a new post as chief political correspondent of ITV News.

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According the BBC News website, away from work she has many other interests. "Having been a Londoner all her life she claims an intimate knowledge of its shops, bars, clubs and restaurants. A self-confessed speed-junkie, motorcycles, go-karts, dune-buggies and fast cars are her other passions as well as throwing parties, cooking and endlessly moving home!"

Related Topics:
BBC News - Website - Motorcycles - Go-karts - Dune-buggies - Parties - Cooking

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