Philip Webster

Philip Webster (born ) is a British journalist. He spent 18 years as political editor of The Times and has had many other roles at the newspaper.

Early and personal life Webster was the son of a farmer in Norfolk. He was educated at Wymondham College.

Webster is a supporter of Norwich City Football Club. After three years he joined The Times, He wrote a book about Kevin Keelan, the goalkeeper for Norwich City F.C. He went on to join the Lobby as a political reporter in 1981. He became chief political correspondent of The Times in 1986. and editor of thetimes.co.uk.

Webster retired on 13 January 2016 after a 43-year career at The Times,