robwatsonBBC @robwatsonbbc

I am the BBC World Service UK Political Correspondent. I report on British politics for the BBC's international audiences on radio and television. bbc.com/politics Westminster Joined March 2009

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robwatsonBBC @robwatsonbbc

2 months ago

The big questions surrounding Sir Keir Starmer, his leadership and his government after last night’s rebellion by so many of his own MPs: facebook.com/share/1CYptfnm…

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3 months ago

My instant summary of the UK government’s spending review for @bbcworldservice:

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For the past few months, I've been working with @BBCPanorama on a new documentary about the UK's public finances. It's called 'Is Britain Broke?' and is on @BBCiPlayer from first thing Monday and on BBC1 at 8pm. I'll post the link tomorrow morning.

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4 months ago

The UK and the EU have held their first summit post #Brexit. Both sides stressed the need to look forward (as opposed to back to the bitterness of post Brexit years) with leaders speaking of a new era and pages being turned! My quick summary for @bbcworldservice

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4 months ago

In British politics, Reform seems to be on the rise and the two party system in decline. My upsum report for @bbcworldservice:

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5 months ago

UK growth forecast for 2025 cut in half in the face of uncertainty over global trade, increased borrowing costs and continuing low productivity in Britain. My report for #BBCWorldService

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5 months ago

The British government issues its Spring Statement this lunchtime setting out the latest economic forecasts for the UK and what they mean for government borrowing and spending. It’s not expected to be pretty: facebook.com/share/18sM4BgD…

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robwatsonBBC @robwatsonbbc

6 months ago

A big day of diplomacy for Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders after the bust up between Presidents Trump and Zelensky facebook.com/share/1Unhj9UA…

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6 months ago

The big takeaways from President Trump’s first cabinet and looking ahead to his first meeting with Sir Keir Starmer at the White House: facebook.com/share/18sheNuD…

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robwatsonBBC @robwatsonbbc

6 months ago

In the week in which #President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer visit President Trump to talk about Ukraine, is this a genuine crisis or just a blip in the #transatlantic alliance that has dominated global security arrangements since 1945. facebook.com/share/15qscsfB…

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robwatsonBBC @robwatsonbbc

7 months ago

#Brexit five years on. facebook.com/share/1D7jUopV…

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7 months ago

At a time of so much unrest in the world, a panel discussion @joepike @BBCDanielS @robwatsonbbc Who Tells the Story? Journalism in an Age of Disruption @ArtsFestOxford @MCSOxford @RIBA Mar 12, 6pm 🎫 artsfestivaloxford.org/events/who-tel… #politics #debate #truth #Journalism @BBCPolitics

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8 months ago

#Trump’s second term - the view from London: facebook.com/share/19spo7vG…

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robwatsonBBC @robwatsonbbc

8 months ago

#Starmer, #Musk, #grooming and British politics, the story so far. facebook.com/share/15mzDZME…

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9 months ago

Sir Keir Starmer is to set out a so called #Planforchange spelling out what measurable benefits voters can expect from his #Labour government over the next few years. Does it matter? facebook.com/share/14SRSGWq…

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robwatsonBBC @robwatsonbbc

9 months ago

Britain doesn’t need to and shouldn’t choose between #US and #EU argues #SirKeirStarmer. Is that a good place to be. facebook.com/share/1Wb1jSao…

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robwatsonBBC @robwatsonbbc

10 months ago

#Oxford Rail Station in the #snow, not something you see every day!!!

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10 months ago

In another 1st in UK politics, #KemiBadenoch becomes the 1st black person to lead a major party here. She stresses Conservatives elected her because of her politics & personality not because of her ethnicity. But still a landmark, my instant report for @bbcworldservice

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10 months ago

The #Budget2024 after the dust has settled. facebook.com/share/1W8DaDTG…

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10 months ago

UK government is going to tax, spend and borrow more. #Budget2024 sets out extra spending of around £70bn a year. My instant summary for @bbcworldservice