The Latest Breaking News from Matt Chorley

Rory Stewart breaks silence on ‘weird’ viral expression at female guest on BBC Newsnight

The former MP gained widespread attention after he started intensely at a female journalist

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Newsnight’s Matt Chorley explains the Rory Stewart stare that’s become a viral meme

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The Independent UK · Sep 25

Newsnight host encouraged Rory Stewart to create viral moment before infamous stare

‘If you want to do that, that’d be great,’ presenter told BBC show panellist

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Rhun ap Iorwerth suggests Welsh Secretary role isn't needed

Rhun ap Iorwerth has taken aim at the Westminster role of Welsh Secretary suggesting it "probably isn't" necessary.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 31

Epstein survivor accuses Keir Starmer of misleading the public

Epstein survivor Lisa Phillips has accused Keir Starmer of misleading the public over Peter Mandelson during a recent interview on BBC Newsnight with Matt Chorley.

The Independent UK · Apr 18

Has Today had its day? BBC’s flagship Radio 4 show grapples with podcast age

As it searches for a new editor and presenter, programme is facing questions over its direction and status

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

Iconic BBC Show Stuns Fans With Major Announcement After Months of Cuts

After a rocky few years and major cutbacks, BBC Newsnight is officially turning the page — and it’s bringing in two familiar faces to do it.

The Fashion Central · May 8, 2025

The week in audio: Matt Chorley; Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division and New Order; In The Studio: Laurie Anderson – review

5 Live’s new politics show gets off to a solid start; the never-boring story of New Order is retold. Plus, Laurie Anderson on knob-twiddling

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2024

Sunak’s tweet associating Labour with ‘criminal gangs’ labelled ‘desperate and pathetic’ by shadow cabinet minister – as it happened

Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham and shadow environment secretary, criticises prime minister for tweet about Labour and immigration law firms

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023

Tony Blair and Gordon Brown ‘could be made lords’ by Keir Starmer to bolster a Labour government

The Labour leader did not rule out a move to the Lords for the former premiers despite his intention to abolish the upper house

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023