About this Event
How do you pitch to political journalists? Want to know what political reporters are looking for ahead of the Budget? What is the "lobby" and how does it work?
Join us on 15 October to answer these questions and so much more! The evening will bring together senior political journalists and the comms pros who want to get better at working with them.
With John Healey's first Budget looming, this is your chance to hear directly from some of Westminster’s top reporters about what makes a political story cut through... and what makes a pitch get ignored.
The Budget is the biggest event on the calendar for the rest of 2026 and our A-list panel will tell you the best ways you can get coverage of it. This will be the most informed Budget preview of the autumn.
Our panel of senior reporters will discuss everything from how to pitch to journalists effectively, finding the right hooks and getting your story on the agenda, to the big issues dominating Westminster.
And with Andy Burnham, the Budget and plenty of political drama likely to generate headlines, there will be plenty to talk about...
The evening will include:
A panel discussion with senior political journalists and news desk experts
Audience Q&A
Drinks and networking over nibbles afterwards
Come along to hear directly from the people shaping the political news agenda and leave with practical insight you can use in your next pitch!
Tickets, which cost £125, are essential for entry.
Address: MYO, New Change, London, EC4M 9AF
Arrival time: From 5.30pm for a prompt 6pm start
Looking forward to a fantastic evening! See you there!
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:55 PM
Arrival
Info: Please arrive from 5.30pm for a prompt 6pm start.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Panel event
Info: A panel of senior political journalists share their insights.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Q&A
Info: Audience members get to ask panellists any questions.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:45 PM
Networking over drinks and nibbles
Info: A chance to mingle and chat to the senior reporters, as well as fellow comms pros.
Event venue & nearby stays
MYO, New Change, London, United Kingdom
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