Sophy Ridge
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United Kingdom
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Is 'vaccine bounce' proving a shot in the arm for Boris Johnson amid growing sleaze row?
It's still too soon to know if the damage of the last couple of weeks is likely to stick, writes Sky's Sophy Ridge. → Read More
The tight race for West Midlands mayor could have national significance
The pressure is on Sir Keir Starmer to show progress has been made since Labour's losses at the 2019 General Election. → Read More
Sophy Ridge: Harassment of women is commonplace and it's time to get angry
Many women have been affected by the Sarah Everard case because it has "confirmed our worst fears", says Sky's Sophy Ridge. → Read More
Domestic abuse is the world's hidden pandemic
Charities estimate women's refuges are short of £200m needed to support them, and some have already been forced to close. → Read More
COVID-19: High streets look to Rishi Sunak for post-pandemic help in budget to save them from collapse
The chancellor will place his plan for the economy before the House of Commons on Wednesday. → Read More
COVID-19: Poll suggests most teachers have no confidence in the government after 'bewildering' U-turns
Only 1% of said they were confident in the decisions being made by the Department for Education. → Read More
COVID-19: Sophy Ridge On Sunday investigates the coronavirus jobs crisis
More than 800,000 people have lost their jobs since the start of the pandemic, with hospitality and retail the worst affected. → Read More
COVID-19: Boris Johnson's breezy promise to 'level up' the country now seems a lot trickier
Red Wall Conservative MPs will be hoping that the prime minister sticks to his pledges, so that voters will keep them in a job. → Read More
Rishi Sunak must plot a route out of the economic devastation caused by COVID
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will be on Sophy Ridge on Sunday ahead of next week's Spending Review. → Read More
Cummings and Cain departures leave vacuum of power as Brexit talks are reaching climax
It's a very sudden departure for the two Vote Leave veterans - marking a pivotal moment for Boris Johnson. → Read More
Antisemitism report is a 'stain on Labour', David Miliband says
Sophy Ridge spoke to David Miliband about the impact of the report and Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from the Labour Party. → Read More
Joe Biden would be 'very realistic' about UK's trade struggles if he becomes president
Sophy Ridge spoke to David Miliband about how a Biden presidency would affect the UK as it transitions out of Europe. → Read More
Some hospitals still not allowing partners to be present at childbirth
In September new guidance asked trusts to let partners attend maternity units but it seems the advice is applied inconsistently. → Read More
Coronavirus: Colchester United chairman says Premier League should step in to help lower league clubs
Robbie Cowling tells Sky News top flight clubs are "in danger from the building that's crumbling below them". → Read More
Coronavirus: The focus on suppressing COVID-19 shouldn't come at the expense of mums-to-be
Sky's Sophy Ridge on Sunday looks at how expectant mums, their partners and the babies they are carrying are being badly failed. → Read More
Coronavirus: Even scientists can't agree on how society should fight COVID-19
If you thought the policy debate between politicians was fiery, it's nothing compared to the rows raging among scientists. → Read More
Keir Starmer's strategy is working
Sophy Ridge says the new Labour leader wants to seem more electable than Jeremy Corbyn and more competent than Boris Johnson. → Read More
Childcare issues are preventing Britain from fully returning to work
A lack of childcare is stopping parents in the UK from returning to the office. → Read More
Sophy Ridge: PM will need more than flamboyant language and a hard hat if he wants to 'level up' the UK
While coronavirus will remain the country's number one issue in the months or years ahead, it is no longer the only issue. → Read More
Coronavirus: Government has weeks to build fortress to curb winter COVID-19 spike
The government needs to have made significant progress in its strategy for dealing with coronavirus, Sophy Ridge writes. → Read More