# Isabel Hardman
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isabel hardman (born 5 May 1986) is an English political journalist and the assistant editor of The Spectator. In 2015, she was named Journalist of the Year at the Political Studies Association's annual awards.
== Early life ==
Born in Camden, isabel hardman is the daughter of Michael Hardman, the first chairman and one of the four founders of the Campaign for Real Ale.
Burnham's 'new politics' is much the same as the old
After his first PMQs Andy Burnham came away relatively unscathed, although his dream of a 'new politics' may be rapidly falling apart. To dissect what went on in the chamber, James Heale is joined by Tim Shipman and Isabel Hardman to go over today's more feisty exchanges.
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All In This Together
Helen Czerski and Tom Heap ask if nature is really red in tooth and claw. Is life all about survival of the fittest or are we all working together on a changing planet?
They're joined by Rowan Hooper, author of Togetherness, lichen expert April Windle and Isabel Hardman, assistant editor of the …
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 06/09/2026
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Nigel Farage is on the defence again, after two senior Reform officials are forced to step down. James Orr and Dan Jukes were filmed arranging to break rules on foreign donations with journalists pretending to have access to …
Burnham’s BIG blunder
It's only Burnham's second PMQs and he's already dropped a clanger. He may have handed the Conservatives their next election slogan after declaring that ‘national security cannot come at the expense of social security’. Has the Prime Minister exposed the fault line at the heart of his government?
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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 13/09/2026
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Reform have newfound riches. What does this mean for the future of political donations in the UK?
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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 20/09/2026
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Ed Davey talks popularity contests, and Bridget Phillipson defends the government ahead of Andy Burnham's first meeting with Donald Trump.
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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 27/09/2026
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
At the Labour conference, Andy Burnham has big plans for social care. But how will he pay for it?
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Can Andy keep up with his promises?
Andy Burnham delivered his first conference speech as Prime Minister in Liverpool yesterday, promising a sweeping expansion of public services and a fresh look at Brexit, to warm reviews from the hall. Patrick Gibbons is joined by Isabel Hardman and Claire Ainsley, Sir Keir Starmer's former directo…
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 04/10/2026
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Andy Burnham wants to scrap the pensions triple lock, and he's reopening the Brexit debate.
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Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 04/10/2026
Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.
Andy Burnham wants to scrap the pensions triple lock, and he's reopening the Brexit debate.
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