Emily Carver

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Emily Carver (born 23 July 1992) is a British political commentator, television presenter, and columnist. She is best known as a presenter on GB News, and for her work at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). She has also contributed to publications such as The Telegraph and The Independent, and has appeared as a panellist on programmes including BBC Question Time and Politics Live.

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Early life and education

Carver was born on 23 July 1992 in London, England. [1] She studied French and German at the University of Bristol, graduating with a bachelor's degree. She later earned a Master of Science in European Politics from the London School of Economics (LSE). During her studies and early career, she lived in Paris, Munich, and Hong Kong before returning to London. [1]

Career

Early career

Carver began her career in communications with the global firm Edelman and also briefly worked with the Henry Jackson Society, Between 2017 and 2019, she was employed in the House of Commons as a policy adviser and parliamentary researcher. [2]

Institute of Economic Affairs

Carver joined the Institute of Economic Affairs in London, first as Director of Communications and later as Head of Media. At the IEA, she was responsible for press relations and representing the think tank in public debates on economic and social issues. [3]

Broadcasting and media

In 2022, Carver joined GB News as a presenter and commentator, known for her friendly but firm broadcasting style. [4]

She has appeared as a panellist on BBC Question Time , Politics Live, Good Morning Britain, Sky News, TalkTV, Times Radio, and LBC’s Cross Question.

Writing and commentary

Carver contributes opinion pieces and columns to several UK publications, including:

She is also a frequent speaker at debating forums such as the Cambridge Union, Spectator Events, and the Battle of Ideas festival. [1]

Public image

Carver is recognised for her upbeat and approachable on-air presence. She has described her style as presenting serious issues with “a smile,” and has joked that she could announce “a meteor hitting the face of the Earth” in a cheerful manner. [5]

A light-hearted moment in her broadcasting career occurred when a farmer revealed he had named a heifer (young cow) after her, an incident which received media coverage. [6]

Personal life

In 2024, Carver married her colleague Patrick Christys, in September 2025 and gave birth to a son. [7]

Carver has expressed a fondness for the British countryside, particularly the Lake District, and has spoken warmly about her student years in Bristol. [5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "About Emily Carver". emilycarver.co.uk. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Emily Carver profile". The Org. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Speaker: Emily Carver". Battle of Ideas. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Emily Carver – Presenters". GB News. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Emily Carver profile". GB News. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Farmer names cow after GB News presenter Emily Carver". GB News. 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "Emily Carver and Patrick Christys welcome 'happy and healthy' baby boy". www.gbnews.com. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
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