Rowena Mason WhitehallJournalist
The Guardian
Health & social care coverage read by Vital Signs
5 articles
Across 2 topics, first on 12 Sept 2025, most recently 26 Mar 2026.
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Biography
Rowena Mason is Whitehall Editor at The Guardian, a role she has held since August 2013, with additional responsibilities as deputy political editor from 2016. She covers UK government and politics, including the NHS and health policy alongside broader political reporting. Before joining The Guardian, she was political correspondent at The Daily Telegraph from November 2011 to August 2013.
References
- 1.Rowena Mason - Whitehall Editor at Guardian Media Group | The Org — Current title (Whitehall Editor, The Guardian, since August 2013; deputy political editor since 2016) and previous role (political correspondent, The Daily Telegraph, November 2011–August 2013)
- 2.Rowena Mason's Profile | The Guardian Journalist | Muck Rack — Confirms title as Whitehall editor at The Guardian and bylines in The Guardian
- 3.Rowena Mason - Journalist Profile - Intelligent Relations — Confirms beat includes health, NHS, UK government decisions, and political reporting
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- Dr Jack FletcherUnion1 article
- Stuart HoddinottThink tank1 article
- Toby PorterSector leader1 article
Recent articles
- Labour failing to shift power from Whitehall to local areas, analysis finds
The GuardianHospital discharge / bed-blocking26 Mar 2026
- Resident doctors say they will resume talks to avoid further strikes with ‘can-do spirit’
The GuardianHospital discharge / bed-blocking22 Dec 2025
- Streeting urges closer trading ties with Europe to grow UK economy
The GuardianHospital discharge / bed-blocking21 Dec 2025
- Labour MPs urge Reeves to drop private finance plans for NHS buildings
The GuardianHospital discharge / bed-blocking
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