Nicholas Cecil is Chief Reporter at Evening Standard. A former Political Editor with more than 27 years' experience in the Lobby, Nicholas is highly trusted at Westminster for his authoritative and balanced reporting. Areas of expertise include London, security and intelligence, foreign affairs, defence, economics, health and transport.
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Nicholas Cecil is Chief Reporter at Evening Standard. A former Political Editor with more than 27 years' experience in the Lobby, Nicholas is highly trusted at Westminster for his authoritative and balanced reporting. Areas of expertise include London, security and intelligence, foreign affairs, defence, economics, health and transport.
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Furious row erupts on 'fast-tracked' Heathrow third runway masterplan
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Commuters hit by fresh travel chaos as second 24-hour RMT walkout hits London’s transport network
London schools crisis as primary pupil numbers plunge across capital
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RMT tells other union members to use Tube on strike days
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