Isobel Frodsham
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Assistant News Editor @MetroUK. Contact me: [email protected] 🦊💙
London, England
Joined January 2014
Good morning! We have relaunched our website! 🎉 It looks all shiny and new, have a gander here:
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PM has just left Downing Street. She went out of the back of Number 10 along with her police escort.
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Nicola Sturgeon tells the Scottish Conservatives in parliament ahead of the vote of no confidence against her: "If you think you can bully me out of office, you are mistaken and you misjudge me. If you want to remove me as First Minister, do it in an election.".
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It took four days to arrest the officer who used a knee chokehold on George Floyd. It took police just minutes to arrest a black reporter while he was working.
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In January 2020, I had a breakdown and quit the job I loved. In January 2021, I started job hunting as I was facing redundancy. In January 2022, I will be entering my seventh month working in the job of my dreams. Please don’t give up. Things get better. I promise.
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MP Jeremy Wright's deleted statement calling for PM Boris Johnson to resign is now back up on his website:
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BREAKING: A British judge has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange should not be extradited to the US to face espionage charges.
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NEW: Prince Harry’s statement re: Lord Dyson’s investigation.
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Johnson reveals he will be getting his vaccine soon, insisting it will be the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine. Interesting as people can't actually choose which vaccine they have. #PMQs.
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Personal news: I’m leaving PA and journalism. I’ve been offered a job in corporate investigations and so am changing industries! I’ve had a brilliant time at PA over the last few years and being a reporter has been the best job in the world. But it’s time for a change.
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🚨🧵Personal news: I’m delighted to say that from next week, I’ll be starting at PA as a news reporter. To say it’s a dream come true is a bit of an understatement. I first applied for shifts back in 2016 and then, after a few shifts pre and during the pandemic, here we are.
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Just had an exclusive interview with the chief mouser. He declined to comment on the future of the PM but he mewsed about the current political climate. And also posed very stoically for a photograph
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It's not even 8.30am and the @PA reporters are already filing their excellent creative writing copy
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Police searching for missing teenager Richard Okorogheye said they have found a body in a pond in Epping Forest. Enquiries are underway to identify the body. "Richard’s family are being supported by specially trained officers and kept updated with developments," the Met said.
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Morning all, thank you for all the congrats following my new job announcement. If you want to send through any pitches, please email me on: isobel.frodsham@metro.co.uk. Thanks!.
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It's been a privilege and an honour to cover this story for @PA over the past 12 days. No one really outside of the journalism industry has heard of PA - we're the anonymous words, photos & videos covering the news you read and see every day & have done so for the past 154 yrs.
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🗞️Speaking of new jobs….After a brilliant year and a half of freelance night news editing at @thetimes and @theipaper, I’m delighted to say that as of Monday, I will join @MetroUK as Assistant News Editor! Nothing says welcome to a new job like a new Government 🥳.
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Are you an experienced news reporter looking for shifts? Well you're in luck. we're looking for freelancers to come join us at Metro! Send me an email with a covering letter and your cv: isobel.frodsham@metro.co.uk.
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NEW: A woman who was arrested during the proclamation for the new King in Edinburgh has been charged. A Police Scotland spox said: “A 22-year-old woman was arrested outside St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh on Sunday, 11 September, 2022 in connection with a breach of the peace.
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Vardy at Leicester train station after the match. Couple of fans go over and ask for pics, he obliges. Then one fan goes over and starts giving him football advice. To Vardy’s credit he’s nice and polite but my God, imagine having the gall to go over to a player and do that.
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.@khadeeeej751 is one of the most inspirational people I have ever interviewed. Looking forward to seeing her career skyrocket over the next few years by giving a voice to people who need help.
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So, erm, bit awkward considering my tweets a few months back but…I’ve returned to journalism! I learned a lot of valuable skills while working (briefly) in investigations but it also made me realise how much I miss reporting and talking to people. Do what you love and all that.
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Great exclusive from @cuMeyer: Julian Assange's father has said he hopes new President Joe Biden will pardon his son. Full story live now here:
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She has now arrived and taken her seat in the House of Commons.
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Some news. As of next week I'll be joining @dpa as a part time UK Correspondent covering politics, royals, health, crime, general news etc. So if you've got any tips, slide into my DMs! Really excited for this new chapter.
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New: More than 500,000 people have received their first dose of the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine, Boris Johnson says.
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A man who ended up in London’s River Thames after police fired a Taser in a bid to detain him has died, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said. More on @PA shortly.
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Exclusive @thetimes: Former Afghan ministers have urged the UK Gov to establish a specific refugee status for Afghan women & girls.
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FINALLY. A beautiful ode to the greatest creatures on the planet.
I wrote about cats.
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Woman arrested after protester holds anti-monarchy sign at the King’s accession proclamation in Edinburgh. By me, @danbarkr and @neilpooran.
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Hannah Brady of @CovidJusticeUK said: "To make matters worse, in September I sat in that same garden, looked the Prime Minister in the eyes and told him how my dad had died. He told me he had ‘done everything he could’ to protect my dad.".
The daughter of a key worker who died after contracting Covid-19 has said it makes her “feel sick” to think Boris Johnson was “partying” on the day her father’s death certificate was signed. ✍️: @isobeljourno .
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She said that if Hamilton's report found she had breached the ministerial code - in anything other than the most "technical and immaterial of ways" - she would have resigned. Added that this was because the "integrity of the office" she is "privileged to hold" matters to her.
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Crowds on the Mall are completely silent as they listen to a radio broadcast of the service at Westminster Abbey. For @PA
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Hi PRs! Feel free to DM me pitches on Twitter as I've got loads of different email addresses as a freelancer and your story might not suit one publication but could work for another. Please do not send me requests on LinkedIn as I hardly check it. Thanks! #journorequest.
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Day off today after a long week so have treated myself by trying to learn Troy and Abed's Christmas rap.
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Road closures are in place in Edinburgh. Barriers began being set up on the Royal Mile this morning. For @PA
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Some personal news: After two wonderful years at @standardnews I’ve gone freelance. Have experience in breaking news, crime, business, human interest, showbiz, arts, local gov and features. Hire me!.
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NHS doctor and former refugee @DrWaheedArian says Afghans must be treated humanely in the UK (for @PA)
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Going through my boxes and found a bunch of clippings. Realised that this year marks the 10th I’ve been working (paid and for free) as a reporter. Thanks to every editor I’ve had for not turning me into a tea girl and letting me chat to people. I still love it. #BuyAPaper
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Vaccine Minister Nadhim Zahawi says he took part in the Novavax vaccine trial, which has shown 89.3% efficacy against Covid-19.
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.@MarinaDiamandis was a joy to interview - thoughtful, interesting and just lovely. The perfect person to join @KurtGeiger's Characterful Style campaign. Read my exclusive chat with her here:
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Penny Lancaster worked in her role as a special constable today during the Queen’s funeral procession in London. After @HarryTaylr spotted her in the crowd, I went and had a chat with her.
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There’s been some debate about the PM’s departure time so, for clarity, she left Downing Street at 3.48pm. I filed to @PA’s wire first that she had left and then put out my tweet. Always file before tweeting!.
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And of course, as everyone always says who leaves @PA, it really is the best newsroom in the world. No-one knows the work that goes into each of those stories, pics and vids that drop on your wires each day. The industry would be lost without the hard work that my colleagues do.
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I've mentioned this before but I know it's got lost in Brexit tweets: If there are any young journalists or journalism students, particularly black and Asian women, who want advice/guidance about the industry, I'm always happy to speak to you/have a virtual/covid-secure coffee!.
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Jay Flynn, AKA @TheVirtualPubQ1's, said that despite being a successful online pub quiz host, he still heads to the pub each week with his friends and competes in quizzes too.
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Did a job with the Health Secretary the other day and @StefanRousseau took this wonderful pic of him through a pharmacy window. Photographers really are the heart of news.
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The Swifties for Southport fundraiser, which was launched yesterday by @metsswift and @spoonfulofswift, has raised more than £300k 🎉.Donate here: Follow @MetroUK's live coverage by @corbishleys here:.
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PA had the opportunity to visit @KingsCollegeNHS yesterday and saw the work that doctors, nurses and midwives are carrying out following the spike in cases. Pics by @VictoriaJonesPA, vid by @MarcWardVideo, words by me and organised by @RyanJHooper
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I started 2020 as a showbiz reporter and am ending it as a UK correspondent. A bit of a pivot, you could say. It happened after I went freelance in Feb, which allowed me to work for some of my favourite publications. I wanted to post a round-up of what I've covered, so. .
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@Baddiel He should have at least received a letter by now and potentially had it too, as per the rollout guidelines (attached). I would suggest ringing his GP. His carer should also get one. Hope this helps.
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Crowds are continuing to leave tributes outside of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. One person has left a Paddington Bear, accompanied by a marmalade sandwich, at the gates. It is a nod to the sketch the Queen was in earlier this year to mark her Jubilee. For @PA
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I am delighted to announce I have just been ID’d in a pub by a 23-year-old bartender. I am in my 30s.
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@jackmalvern @Battersea_ I'm so excited to read this - my soon to be favourite story of the year.
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Pretty much wrote this entire story from memory as that's how much I love Hamilton. Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda performs King George III song in front of royals
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Leeds fest.
What's something that ISN'T reading, but still FEELS like reading?.
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And lo, did sub editors cry everywhere.
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One journalist at one point in time, many years ago, ran a story based on a survey in a press release. We’ve all been suffering as a result ever since.
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Big day lads, been verified on Twitter. In honour of this momentous occasion, I'd like to officially announce the opening of my Christmas present consultancy service. If you're stuck about what to get your loved one/family member/friend/etc, feel free to DM me.
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The 2,305 word statement (links and all) concludes with: "I have therefore, with regret, concluded that, for the good of this and future Governments, the Prime Minister should resign.".
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Both @Pamela_Laird and @ImLewisEllis are as charming and driven in real life as they are on screen, I'm pleased to say. Read my chats with them here #TheApprentice:
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Shaf Islam of @chutneyivy has created the Vardy Bhaji. He said: "No one deserves winning the PL more than Leicester"
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar criticises both sides during his speech. "A failing government on one hand, a game-playing opposition on the other. Our politics must be better than this, our people deserve better than this.".
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A PR has sent @elliotwagland a massive box of snow with no press release and now we're trying to work out how to dispose of it safely without it melting overnight all over the newsroom. A note to PRs everywhere: don't do silly stunts like this. Please. #journorequests.
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Excited to be helping out PA's lobby team this week. Have a feeling it's going to be a busy one. If you have any stories/tip-offs, please send them my way!.
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While I appreciate the engagement and you sharing all of your experiences with me about you receiving your jabs (I'm glad you're all having them) please don't call me stupid, tell me how to do my job or I'm stoking a conspiracy. Posting a statement of 2 facts is not a conspiracy.
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65 voted against the motion of no confidence, 31 voted in favour of the motion. 27 abstained.
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Exclusive from @PA: We spoke to a Ukrainian-Russian couple who reunited with their family in Rzeszow yesterday after they fled the war. Moving footage by Luke Goodsall and beautiful pics by @VictoriaJonesPA
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My favourite story I’ve written over the last few days. For @PA . Retired naval officer puts on uniform ‘one last time’ for the Queen
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Busy old day in Westminster today chasing MPs for comments. Have a read of everything on @PA’s wire if you haven’t already
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Bizarre experience earlier. While listening to Off Menu I bumped into James Acaster at the moment he was speaking.
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Amazing photo on the wires by @John_Sib during today's George Floyd protests in London. ✊✊✊ #BlackLivesMatterUK
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Some gifts from my father: the typewriter my grandpa used when he was working, circa 1920s, embossed with his name. Secondly, the typewriter used by my father when he was working at the now-defunct West London Observer, circa 1974.
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I think this is the longest I’ve ever waited for a bloke. Never again.
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Both of my parents have received their first coronavirus jab. Needless to say, I am overjoyed ❤️.
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Delighted to have written a story last night outlining the thunderstorms London is expected to experience today, only to completely forget about said story and leave the house without anything waterproof this morning.
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Can't help but notice there is STILL not a sign language interpreter in the daily briefings despite the gov telling me last week it had reminded all departments to make communications accessible for all. Sort it out .@GOVUK. Deaf and deaf blind ppl need to know what's happening.
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Tomorrow is Scottish Parliament's final day in session before it breaks for election campaigning. Election day is May 6.
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There's an alarm going off at the BBC, interrupting the Today programme. Martha Kearney and Nick Robinson handling it like pros.
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Morning. Couple of big stories today:.- AZ/Oxford vaccine is being rolled out in the next hour .- Julian Assange extradition hearing at 10am.Parliament is also being recalled at 2pm.
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