Christopher Hope

Christopher Hope (born 24 October 1971) is a British journalist. He is Head of Politics and Political Editor at GB News. Nicknamed Chopper, he presented The Daily Telegraphs weekly interview podcast Chopper's Politics. He previously worked for twenty years as The Telegraphs chief political correspondent, assistant editor and associate editor (politics).

Early life Hope was born on 24 October 1971 in Liverpool, England. His parents are Michael and Caroline Hope. He was educated at Shrewsbury School. From his childhood onward he wanted to become a journalist, and he did work experience on his local newspapers the Formby Times and the Formby and Southport Globe.

Career Hope left Cardiff in 1995. thus entering the politics team, and subsequently moved to the role of senior political correspondent.

Hope co-wrote the book Conundrum with Richard Bacon, a detailed account of the failings of UK public sector and government projects.

In 2013 he was chairman of the Parliamentary Press Gallery. Some of the party's supporters accused him of racism on social media after the launch ended. James Kirkup wrote that "the party's actions could have a chilling effect on journalistic scrutiny" and called on UKIP to apologise for Hope's "disgraceful treatment".

In 2019

Hope's suggestion of a Brexit 50p coin led to the coin being minted.

Hope was formerly The Daily Telegraphs chief political correspondent and assistant editor. He has presented the BBC Radio 4 programme Week in Westminster.

Hope was The Daily Telegraphs associate editor (politics), where he also wrote the weekly Peterborough diary. From March 2017 to July 2023 he presented Chopper's Politics (originally titled Chopper's Brexit Podcast), a weekly podcast featuring interviews with politicians and commentators which ran for 368 episodes.

In February 2023, it was announced that Hope would be leaving The Telegraph after 20 years, and joining GB News as Head of Politics and Political Editor. He had his leaving event on 6 July at The Albert, Victoria.

Personal life Hope married Sarah by February 1999.

In April 2007, Hope found that his family had been hit by a bus in South London, leaving Sarah badly injured and killing her mother Elizabeth. Their daughter Pollyanna lost her right leg in the crash, leading Sarah and her sister to create Elizabeth's Legacy of Hope, a charity devoted to helping young amputees in developing countries. Hope and Sarah moved to Norfolk after the crash, and were affected in the long-term through suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. In April 2016, Transport for London launched the Sarah Hope Line to provide advice and support to people affected by serious incidents on London's transport network.

Tim Shipman, a fellow journalist and friend, helped give Hope the nickname Chopper.