Beth Rigby

Beth Rigby is the first woman to have held the position of Political Editor for Sky News. One of the UK’s most prominent political journalists, Beth’s riveting interviews with former Prime Ministers Tony Blair, Theresa May and Boris Johnson are a small purview into her knowledge of UK politics. Regarded as a “stand out political broadcaster of our times” by the Royal Television Society magazine, Beth is available to speak at events on politics, journalism and media.

Having studied Social and Political Science at the University of Cambridge, Beth joined the Financial Times as a Graduate Trainee, later assuming responsibilities as Hedge Fund Correspondent and Retail Correspondent for the Financial Times. Her appointment as Consumer Industries Editor for the Financial Times in 2008, made Beth one of the youngest team leaders at the newspaper. With 20 years of experience as a print journalist, she became the Media Editor for The Times.

Transitioning to broadcast, in 2016 Beth joined as a Senior Political Correspondent at Sky News. Beth has earned a reputation as a fearless journalist, bold enough to ask top political figures such as Sir Keir Stammer, Nicola Sturgeon, and Boris Johnson hard-hitting questions about their governance. Her reporting on matters such as Brexit, elections and the COVID pandemic have positioned her as one of the foremost journalists in the UK. Now as Political Editor for Sky News, Beth co-anchors Sky News’ overnight live election show, viewed by countless people around the nation. Beth was named Political Journalist of the Year at the 2024 Royal Television Society Journalism Awards.

Host of the Beth Rigby Interviews… Podcast for Sky News, Beth also regularly appears on BBC’s Sunday Politics, The Andrew Marr Show, and Have I Got News For You. A radio presenter as well, she has presented for Radio 4’s What the Papers Say and Week in Westminster. Often appearing on shows such as Today Programme, Broadcasting House, The Media Show, Woman’s Hour and Radio 5 Live, Beth is a highly sought-after commentator on political matters. Now Beth Rigby can be booked as a keynote speaker at a wide range of events, sharing her expertise on politics, journalism and media. Hire Beth Rigby today!