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Isabel Oakeshott

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  • Political Journalist and Commentator, Freelance
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Political Journalist and Commentator. Scoop getter and feather ruffler. International Editor, Talk TV.
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How many babies have to die before we get serious about NHS reform?

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By Isabel Oakeshott Verified
| Yahoo Verified
For the family of baby Aidan, 25 minutes was all it took to change everything, forever. The time was 9.21pm, the date was January 31, and the place was the maternity unit at City Hospital in Nottingham. Before that moment, when Aidan's parents knew their baby was in difficulty and began desperately calling for help, their lives had been near enough perfect.
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Andy Burnham is a lovely guy, but that’s not enough to be a good prime minister

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By Isabel Oakeshott Verified
| Yahoo News UK Verified
Andy Burnham is a good guy. There: I’ve said it. I really like him. Having observed his career for two decades, I have nothing negative to say about his character. Over the years, I have talked to him directly, as a journalist, on issues he really cares about – and I have no doubt whatsoever about his sincerity. The so-called King of the North genuinely wants to make life better for the least well off, and truly understands the challenges facing deprived communities.
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Parents needs all the help they can get – that’s why I support the social media ban

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By Isabel Oakeshott Verified
| Yahoo Verified
Isabel Oakeshott Mon, June 15, 2026 at 6:11 PM UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This is getting urgent: young lives are on the line - Yui Mok/PA Wire Thanks to social media my kids will probably read this, and they're not going to like it. For much to my own surprise, I find myself in the rare position of agreeing with Sir Keir Starmer and his proposed social media ban for under 16s.
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