Sophy Ridge

Sophy Ridge is a prominent British political journalist and broadcaster Sky News. Best known as the first woman to present a Sunday morning political show on Sky News, Sophy has been Presenter of Politics Hub since 2023. A leading journalist, Sophy’s daily coverage of global affairs is highly regarded. She is now available to share her expertise of politics, journalism and creating a career of significance in media when hired as a keynote speaker.

Educated at the University of Oxford, Sophy’s career began at News of the World. There she worked as a reporter on consumer and political stories before moving to Sky News in 2011. As a Senior Political Correspondent, Sophy reported on Jeremy Corbyn being elected as the Labour Party leader. At Sky, she has covered major political events, including party conferences and elections, and has travelled with Prime Ministers on official visits. Sophy gained considerable recognition for hosting her own Sunday morning political show, Sophy Ridge on Sunday, from 2017 to 2023.

Sophy has anchored from all over the world including Belgium and USA. Over the years, she has gained tremendous popularity as a political journalist and has been entrusted with interviewing dignitaries such as Nigel Farage and Prime Ministers Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak. She is known for her tenacity and calm, direct interview style, which has earned her respect across the political spectrum. She has received numerous accolades for her work including the MHP Communications 30 to Watch Award and the Broadcast Journalist of the Year Award at the Words by Women Awards.

In addition to broadcasting, she has written the book “The Women Who Shaped Politics”, which explores the contributions and challenges of key female figures in British politics. Sophy describes herself as a feminist and has spoken about the sexism she has faced in her career, highlighting the resilience required to thrive in political journalism. Now, Sophy Ridge is available to speak at a wide range of events where she speaks on topics related to politics, journalism and becoming a prominent media personality. Hire Sophy Ridge today!