Jon Sopel
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 64 |
| Date of birth | May 22,1959 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | London |
| United Kingdom | |
| Titles | North America |
| BBC News | |
| Spouse | Linda Sopel |
| Job | Journalist |
| Television presenter | |
| Television producer | |
| Books | If Only They Didn't Speak English: Notes From Trump's America |
| Tony Blair | |
| A Year At The Circus: Inside Trump's White House | |
| Movies/Shows | The Politics Show |
| Global | |
| HARDtalk | |
| Around Westminster | |
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| ID | 402583 |
Jon Sopel Life story
Jonathan B. Sopel is a British television presenter and correspondent for the BBC's international television news channel, BBC World News, currently serving as the North America Editor for the BBC.
Early Life
Jon sopel was born on 10th april 1958 in london. England. He attended the university of ssusex where he studied politics. Philosophy and economics.Career
Jon sopel began his career in broadcast journalism in 1983 as a trainee reporter for bbc radio brighton. He went on to become a bbc political correspondent. Covering topics from the house of commons to downing street. In 2015. He succeeded jeremy paxman as the bbc s political editor.Television Presenter
In addition to his work as a political correspondnet. Jon sopel has also presented various bbc news programmes. Including bbc breakfast and the andrew marr show. Eh has also hosted the bbc s question time extra time programme.Notable Achievements
In 2009. Jon sopel was awarded an honorary doctorate frmo the university of sussex. He was aslo appointed commander of the order of the british empire (cbe) in the 2017 new year honours for services to broadcasting.Interesting Facts
Jon sopel is a lifelong fan of rokc band queen and has been seen wearing t-shirts emblazoned with thier logo. Additionally. He is a keen tennis player and is a member of the all england lwan tennis club.Important Event
In 2016. Jon sopel was the first british journalist to interview us president doanld trump sicne he was elected.Awards
Jon sopel has won various awards throguhout his career. Including the royal television society s journalist of the year award in both 2008 and 2017. He was also awraded the bafta news award for best factual report in.Michael Sheen to play Prince Andrew in Amazon series
... Maitlis, who left Newsnight to host The News Agents podcast with former BBC journalists Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, is an executive producer on show...
Gary Lineker tops star salaries list in BBC annual report
... Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel also left the BBC for the commercial sector at the end of the previous financial year, which means they too have both dropped out of the list entirely...
Camilla had no end game to be Queen, insists son
... Mr Parker Bowles told hosts Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel: " I think change happens but I don t care what anyone says - this wasn t any sort of end game...
Miriam Margolyes swears live on air while discussing Jeremy Hunt
... Former BBC journalist Jon Sopel tweeted a series of laughing and embarrassed emojis in reaction...
Gary Lineker stays top of BBC star salaries list
... A number of high-profile broadcasters who have left the BBC in the last year appear on the latest list, including former North America editor Jon Sopel, former Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, and Andrew Marr...
Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel to leave BBC to launch podcast and host LBC show
...BBC journalists Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel have announced they are leaving the corporation to launch a new podcast and host a radio show together on LBC...
COP26: Biden leaves Scotland hailing summit progress
... Welcome to Scotland, Mr President— Jon Sopel (@BBCJonSopel) The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites...
News Daily: Queen's Speech and Trump impeached
... Given the hyper-partisanship, North America editor Jon Sopel says there is only one likely result when the case reaches the Republican-majority Senate: Donald Trump will be acquitted...
COP26: Biden leaves Scotland hailing summit progress
US President Joe Biden has left Scotland after a two-day visit for the COP26 Climate Change summit.
Mr Biden used his final address to hail the progress made at The Summit So Far .
The President said the vast majority of world leaders viewed The Conference as an opportunity to " press the restart button".
Air Force One left Edinburgh Airport at about 22:00.
Mr Biden used his final news conference in Scotland to criticise The World leaders who had decided against attending COP26.
" We showed up. . and by showing up we've had a profound impact on how the rest of The World is looking at the United States and its leadership role, " He Said .
The President added that The Absence of the Chinese leader Xi Jinping at The Summit was a " big mistake".
Trying to be upbeat, The President said the vast majority of world leaders viewed The Conference as an opportunity to " press the restart button".
The US president hailed breakthrough deals on forest preservation and methane emissions that were formally announced during The First Two Days of COP26.
" I think we got a lot done. We had a lot of substantive meetings, " He Said .
Mr Biden also paid tribute to the " The Passion and The Power of the Young People and the activists" who He Said were in Glasgow " reminding us of our obligation to future generations".
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, Watch: President Joe Biden 's motorcade leaving Edinburgh hotelMr Biden arrived at Edinburgh Airport on Monday Morning before heading to the Climate Change summit in Glasgow.
A fleet of police and Secret Service vehicles, including Mr Biden's armoured car nicknamed " The Beast" travelled along the M8 motorway to The Conference venue.
On Monday evening the US president joined.
Mr Biden stayed overnight at the Dalmahoy Hotel near Kirknewton in West Lothian during his stay.
'Large, naked Scottish man'His trip Back To Glasgow on Tuesday morning involved an unusual observer.
According to a White House report one local dropped literally everything to grab a photo of The President .
The Report says: " At one point when we were still on smaller country roads, a large, naked Scottish man stood in his front window taking a picture of the motorcade with his phone. "
From the White House pool report on journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow:
‘At one point when we were still on smaller country roads, a large, naked Scottish man stood in his front window taking a picture of the motorcade with his phone. '
Welcome to Scotland, Mr President
The Summit continues on Wednesday with further talks between countries on further actions to tackle Climate Action .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will be in Glasgow at an event marking progress on delivering the finance to deliver action on Climate Change .
London mayor Sadiq Khan will join Nicola Sturgeon to open a green investment showcase at The Summit .
The COP26 global climate summit in Glasgow in November is seen as crucial if Climate Change is to be brought under control. Almost 200 countries are being asked for their plans to cut emissions, and it could lead to major changes to our everyday Lives .
Source of news: bbc.com
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