Political Journalism in an Unstable World
St Bride's Church, London, EC4Y 8AU
Thursday 14th May 2026
This event is in partnership with Event Sponsors, News Media Association.
Political editors from leading news media titles reflect on the role of political journalism in an increasingly unpredictable climate. The discussion will look at the challenges and opportunities in political reporting today, the role of trusted news in combating mis and dis information, as well as reflecting on the UK local elections and the forthcoming US mid-terms.
Caroline Wheeler, political editor for The i Newspaper
Jason Groves, political editor for The Daily Mail
Jack Elsom, political editor for The Sun
Jessica Elgot, deputy political editor, The Guardian
Chaired by Damian Collins
Books Available
Signed copies of Death in the Blood by Caroline Wheeler
Signed copies of Rivals in the Storm by Damian Collins
The Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words 2026 is headline sponsored by Landsec & MYO
Accessibility:
This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
This venue is equipped with a hearing induction loop system.
Please let us know if you have any other accessibility or dietary concerns.
About Fleet Street Quarter:
Fleet Street Quarter is a Business Improvement District championing one of London’s most iconic areas. Spanning Fleet Street and its surrounding destinations - including Chancery Lane, Holborn, Ludgate Hill and New Street Square - the Quarter is collaboratively being shaped into a vibrant place to live, work and explore. This is an area alive with innovation, vision and a rich cultural history — a place where stories have always been born.
Find out more:
Fleet Street Quarter Instagram
Fleet Street Quarter LinkedIn
Fleet Street Quarter Website
Fleet Street Quarter Newsletter
Political editors from leading news media titles reflect on the role of political journalism in an increasingly unpredictable climate. The discussion will look at the challenges and opportunities in political reporting today, the role of trusted news in combating mis and dis information, as well as reflecting on the UK local elections and the forthcoming US mid-terms.
Caroline Wheeler, political editor for The i Newspaper
Jason Groves, political editor for The Daily Mail
Jack Elsom, political editor for The Sun
Jessica Elgot, deputy political editor, The Guardian
Chaired by Damian Collins
Books Available
Signed copies of Death in the Blood by Caroline Wheeler
Signed copies of Rivals in the Storm by Damian Collins
The Fleet Street Quarter Festival of Words 2026 is headline sponsored by Landsec & MYO
Accessibility:
This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
This venue is equipped with a hearing induction loop system.
Please let us know if you have any other accessibility or dietary concerns.
About Fleet Street Quarter:
Fleet Street Quarter is a Business Improvement District championing one of London’s most iconic areas. Spanning Fleet Street and its surrounding destinations - including Chancery Lane, Holborn, Ludgate Hill and New Street Square - the Quarter is collaboratively being shaped into a vibrant place to live, work and explore. This is an area alive with innovation, vision and a rich cultural history — a place where stories have always been born.
Find out more:
Fleet Street Quarter Instagram
Fleet Street Quarter LinkedIn
Fleet Street Quarter Website
Fleet Street Quarter Newsletter
