Sarah Lester

editor

Sarah Lester is the editor of the Manchester Evening News, a publication recognized for its ability to adapt and thrive in the local media landscape. Under her leadership, the newspaper has produced award-winning investigations, including one that led to the establishment of Awaab's Law, which mandates social housing landlords in England to rectify serious health and safety issues. Lester is a strong advocate for the importance of local media, especially in light of recent devolution plans by the government, emphasizing the need for robust scrutiny of local decision-making processes.