Tom Harwood Born August 26, 1996, (29 years old) in Cambridge, is a British political journalist known for on-air reporting and analysis at GB News. He is the Deputy Political Editor and reports from Westminster.
Viewers know him for fronting The Briefing: AM with Tom Harwood on GB News. Before that, he reported for Guido Fawkes and appeared on BBC and ITV programmes.
Keep reading Tom Harwood’s Wiki to learn more about his life, family, career, education, and interesting facts.
Tom Harwood Wiki & Early Life
| Full Name | Thomas Hedley Fairfax Harwood |
| Profession | Journalist, political commentator, TV presenter |
| Age | 29 years old |
| Date of Birth | August 26, 1996 |
| Nationality | British |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Virgo |
| Birthplace | Cambridge, England |
| Current Address | London, England, United Kingdom |
Tom Harwood Relationships
Any details about whether Tom is dating someone or is willing to get married are yet to be updated. Well, Tom is currently single.
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Girlfriend/wife | Yet to be updated |
Tom Harwood Family
GB News Tom’s father is known to be a partner at a property consultancy, his mother is a primary school teacher, and he has a sister.” However, other details like their names are yet to be updated.
| Parent’s Name | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Yet to be updated |
Tom Harwood Education
Tom Harwood studied at The Perse School in Cambridge. He then read Politics at Durham University, St Mary’s College. While at Durham, he was active in debating and was elected President of the Durham Union.
| School | The Perse School in Cambridge |
| Alma Mater | Durham University |
| Highest Qualification | Degree in Politics |
Tom Harwood Career
At Durham University, Tom Harwood built a public profile through debating and student politics.
He chaired Students for Britain, a student arm of the official Vote Leave campaign, and later did work with Students for Liberty in 2017.
In 2018, he stood as a Conservative candidate for Cambridge City Council, which added real-world campaign experience before full-time media work.
Entry into Westminster media: Guido Fawkes (2018–2021)
Harwood joined Guido Fawkes as a reporter in July 2018, covering Parliament, parties, and policy rows.
The role put him on the Westminster patch day to day, filing lines that were often picked up by broadcast outlets. His own site later described him as a senior reporter by the time he moved on.
National TV spots and columns (2019–2021)
Between 2019 and 2021, he wrote online opinion pieces for The Daily Telegraph, giving him a national print platform alongside broadcast panels.
In July 2019, he appeared on BBC Question Time and was noted as the youngest panellist on a regular edition, which broadened his audience beyond political insiders.
GB News correspondent and presenter (2021–)
Tom Harwood joined GB News in 2021 as a political correspondent. Soon after, the channel launched weekday politics strands under The Briefing banner, including The Briefing: AM with Tom Harwood, which ran through the 2021–2023 period. Archived listings confirm live editions in October 2021.
Deputy Political Editor and Westminster reporting (2023–present)
In March 2023, he was promoted to Deputy Political Editor. He reports from Westminster, conducts interviews with front-bench and back-bench figures, and provides analysis on policy stories for GB News’ daytime output.
Columns and analysis beyond TV (2025–present)
Alongside broadcasting, Harwood writes columns for City A.M., with bylines across 2025 on economics and policy topics.
| Year | Role/Title | Organization/Project |
| 2016–2017 | Student campaign roles | Students for Britain; Students for Liberty |
| 2018 | Council candidate | Cambridge City Council, East Chesterton |
| 2018–2021 | Reporter, later senior reporter | Guido Fawkes |
| 2019–2021 | Columnist | The Daily Telegraph |
| Jul 2019 | Panellist | BBC Question Time |
| 2021 | Political Correspondent | GB News |
| Sep–Oct 2021 | Presenter | The Briefing: AM with Tom Harwood |
| Mar 2023–present | Deputy Political Editor | GB News |
| 2025–present | Columnist | City A.M. |
Tom Harwood Controversies
Here is a concise timeline of public controversies involving Tom Harwood:
| Date | Issue | What happened |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Sue Gray karaoke tweet | Posted pre-pandemic karaoke photo as context for Partygate culture |
Tom Harwood Net Worth, Salary
Specific information about Tom Harwood’s net worth and annual salary is yet to be updated.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
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Tom Harwood Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | In centimetres: Yet to be updated In meters: Yet to be updated In feet & inches: Yet to be updated |
| Weight | In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Color | Dark Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue |
Tom Harwood Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube
 @tomhfh | |
| X |  @tomhfh |
 @TomHarwoodCommentator | |
 @tomharwood1996 | |
| YouTube |  @thetomhfh |
| Own site |  tomharwood.uk |
Interesting Facts About Tom Harwood
- Tom Harwood’s full name is Thomas Hedley Fairfax Harwood. The double-barreled middle names often prompt questions about his family background.
- He became the youngest panellist on a regular edition of BBC Question Time in 2019 at age 22.
- Before television, he was active in student politics. His satirical NUS campaigns at Durham drew national press and TV slots.
FAQs
What is Tom Harwood’s role at GB News?
Tom Harwood is the Deputy Political Editor at GB News. He reports from Westminster and appears across daytime and breaking politics coverage.
Which show did Tom Harwood front on GB News?
The Briefing: AM with Tom Harwood, a weekday politics programme that launched in 2021.
What did Tom Harwood study?
Politics at Durham University, St Mary’s College. He was elected President of the Durham Union while studying there.
What did Tom Harwood do before GB News?
Tom Harwood worked at Guido Fawkes from 2018 to 2021 and wrote opinion pieces for The Daily Telegraph between 2019 and 2021.
