Anushka Asthana Biography: Age, Family, Education, Career, Husband & More
Quick Info →
Age:
46 Years
Hometown:
Greater Manchester
Nationality:
British
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Anushka Asthana |
| Profession | Journalist, television presenter and author |
| Known For | Political reporting and television journalism |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Career
| Career Journey | 2003: Began her journalism career at The Observer after studying Economics at the University of Cambridge. - 2006: Received the Laurence Stern Fellowship and worked at The Washington Post in the United States. - Before 2013: Worked at The Times as a political correspondent and columnist. - 2013: Joined Sky News as a political correspondent. - 2016: Became joint political editor of The Guardian alongside Heather Stewart. - 2017: Expanded into television presenting through ITV's political programme Peston. - 2018: Helped launch and present Today in Focus, The Guardian's daily news podcast. - 2021: Joined ITV News as deputy political editor. - 2025: Joined Channel 4 News as its US editor. - 2025: Published her book Taken As Red: The Truth About Starmer’s Labour. |
| Awards & Achievements | Laurence Stern Fellowship (2006): Earned a fellowship to work at The Washington Post in the United States. - Silver ARIAS Award (2021): Recognised for her work as a presenter on Today in Focus. - Asian Media Awards (2024): Received the Journalist of the Year award. - Career Achievement: Became joint political editor of The Guardian alongside Heather Stewart. - Author: Published Taken As Red: The Truth About Starmer’s Labour in 2025. |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | March 1980 |
| Age | 46 Years |
| Birthplace | Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | British |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | St John's College, Cambridge (Bachelor of Arts / BSc in Economics) |
Relationships & More
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Toby Jones |
| Father | Dr Jagdish Asthana |
| Mother | Dr Aruna Asthana |
| Children | Ethan and a son named Rory |
Favourites
| Hobbies | Running, Mental Health Advocacy |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
- Anushka Asthana studied Economics at the University of Cambridge before pursuing formal journalism training at City University London.
- Working on the student newspaper at Cambridge and with a local television channel encouraged her to pursue journalism professionally.
- She once felt that English was not her strongest subject at school and did not initially see journalism as an obvious career choice.
- Working on the student newspaper at Cambridge and with a local television channel encouraged her to pursue journalism professionally.
- During her Washington assignment, she travelled aboard Air Force One, the US presidential aircraft.
- In 2006, she received the prestigious Laurence Stern Fellowship, which gave her an opportunity to work at The Washington Post.
- She interviewed Barack Obama when he was still a US senator, before he became president in 2009.
- At The Observer, she covered health and education, worked as deputy news editor and later became policy editor before moving into political journalism.
- At The Guardian, she became joint political editor alongside Heather Stewart, sharing one of Britain’s most prominent political reporting roles.
- She publicly advocated job-sharing in journalism, explaining how sharing a senior position helped her balance her demanding career with raising two young children.
- She helped launch and present Today in Focus, The Guardian’s daily news podcast, bringing in-depth reporting to an audio audience.
- While working at ITV News, she followed Keir Starmer for three months for a television profile and also gained extensive access to Rishi Sunak.
