Ben Bloch | Sky News

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French, Spanish
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London
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Biography

Ben is a political reporter, covering news and events in British politics from Westminster.

He has a particular interest in foreign affairs and UK foreign policy, and has covered the 2024 US elections and conflicts in the Middle East.

He previously covered politics and news for the Jewish Chronicle, having started his career in local news at Bristol Live.

Articles by Ben Bloch

An explosion is seen during a missile attack in Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

UK advises against all travel to Israel

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride delivers a speech pledging a return to sound money.

Liz Truss was 'right' to be radical, but the numbers need to 'add up', shadow chancellor tells Sky News

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. Pic: PA

Crackdown on visas from nationalities 'most likely to overstay and claim asylum'

Michael Gove.
Pic: Reuters

Michael Gove handed peerage - as Jeremy Hunt and England cricket great knighted

Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington.
Pic: Reuters

Trump has acted for his country, I will act in Britain's interests, says Starmer

Rachel Reeves during a visit Babcock in Rosyth. Pic: PA

'We need to get a grip' on welfare, chancellor says - as controversial cuts expected

A police officer stands outside 10 Downing Street on the day British Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds an emergency Cobra meeting..
Pic: Reuters

Labour MPs criticise impending benefit cuts - as all 404 MPs summoned to Downing Street briefing

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Health Secretary Wes Streeting speak with members of the staff as they visit St. George's Hospital, on October 28, 2024 in London, Britain. Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS

Chancellor facing 'pressure', but 'people should give her time', says top cabinet minister

Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage comp.
Pics: PA / Reuters

Reform membership row: Farage threatens legal action if Badenoch doesn't apologise

Nick Starmer, the brother of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who died on Boxing Day.
Pic: PA

Starmer pays tribute to 'wonderful' brother who died on Boxing Day

USA and UK flags together on the staff. Image: iStock

Trump v Harris: What each one's presidency would mean for the UK

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer arrive for first leaders' debate

'It's not over until it's over': Leaders ramp up attacks as frantic final days of campaigning begin

Rishi Sunak during a visit to a bathroom supply company near Rhyl, Wales.
Pic: PA

Labour would cause 'irreversible damage within first 100 days' in power, Sunak claims

Nigel Farage. Pic: PA

Reform drops three candidates and calls for election watchdog to investigate undercover sting

A person wearing a Reform UK rosette. Pic: PA

Reform candidates accused of 'antisemitic' posts

Labour candidate for Rochdale, Azhar Ali, is joined by Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham (right) in Rochdale as he launches his campaign for the up-coming Rochdale.
Pic: PA

Formal complaint filed against Labour by-election candidate after 'antisemitic' remarks

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a press conference in the Downing Street Briefing Room, as he gives an update on the plan to "stop the boats" and illegal migration in London, Britain December 7, 2023. James Manning/Pool via REUTERS

Downing Street insists legacy asylum claims cleared - despite thousands remaining

James Cleverly apologises for rohypnol 'joke'

Home secretary admits date rape joke may have 'distracted' from work to tackle spiking

Baroness Michelle Mone admits 'error' by publicly denying link to PPE firm

Michelle Mone's husband says family 'treated as punchbag' in row over PPE

New restrictions on overseas students bringing family to UK come into force