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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Thousands of documents and messages related to Lord Mandelson’s appointment and activity as US ambassador have been released
Revealed: How RMT power battle is driving Tube strikes hitting London
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Acas talks raise hope of last-minute deal to avert Tube strikes
Exclusive: Union chief appeals for ‘solidarity’ from Underground drivers amid signs walkouts are not as strongly supported as previous industrial action
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Tube strikes 'ON': RMT pressing ahead with London walkouts next week
Walkouts on the Underground are due to take place on Tuesday June 2 and Thursday June 4
Tube strikes 'ON': RMT pressing ahead with London walkouts next week
Walkouts on the Underground are due to take place on Tuesday June 2 and Thursday June 4
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Tube strikes: 'No pay cut' for train drivers on £74,000 in 4-day week
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Razor wire at new Chinese super embassy site after security incident
Local residents are due to challenge the Government’s decision to give the go-ahead to the huge diplomatic development
Salmonella alert for London: Food poisoning cases hit 'record high'
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British Museum says Jewish event back on after 'antisemites' row
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London transport chiefs in new bid to avoid next week's Tube strikes
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Palace fans clash with Rayo Vallecano 'troublemakers' ahead of final
Palace fans outside an Irish bar were involved in violence with a group all wearing similar black t-shirts
Tube strikes misery to hit London days after 35C heatwave hell
RMT drivers are due to walk out on Tuesday June 2 and Thursday June 4
Energy bills to soar 13% due to Trump's war in Iran, says Ofgem
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