Ella Beadman

The legal war over Russia’s frozen billions 

By Ella Beadman / 7th October 2026

Russia has opened a new legal front against the EU over its frozen sovereign reserves.

The Great British agricultural crisis: What does this mean for food, farmers, and national resilience?

By Ella Beadman / 22nd September 2026

This summer exposed the chain of vulnerabilities faced by the agricultural industry, Ella Beadman writes.

Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite threats from Russia 

By Ella Beadman / 27th August 2026

Andy Burnham has promised to keep the pressure on Russia despite Moscow’s “outrageous threats”, on his first official overseas visit to Ukraine as Prime Minister.

Andy Burnham’s popularity surges as Labour overtakes Reform in the polls

By Ella Beadman / 25th August 2026

Andy Burnham’s popularity has surged since he came into power, with Labour also moving ahead of Reform in the latest Westminster Voting intention polls.