👤 Who Is Isabel Oakeshott?
- Born: 1974 (age ~52)
- Profession: Journalist, Author
- Known for: Political journalism, Brexit coverage
- TV: GB News presenter
- Relationship: Engaged to Richard Tice
📚 Notable Works
- "The Bad Boys of Brexit" (with Arron Banks)
- "Call Me Dave" (David Cameron biography)
- "Life Support" (Matt Hancock biography)
- Leaked Matt Hancock WhatsApps (2023)
💕 Relationship Timeline
Met through Brexit campaign circles - both involved in Leave.EU
Relationship began - Richard separated from wife Emma
Publicly together at Brexit Party events
Isabel leaks Matt Hancock WhatsApps - major news story
💍 Engaged over Christmas
Split time between UK and Dubai
📺 Media Career
- Daily Mail: Political Editor-at-Large
- GB News: Regular presenter
- Talk TV: Guest appearances
- Social media: 200K+ X followers
👨👩👧 Personal Life
- Previous marriage: James Oakeshott
- Children: Yes (from first marriage)
- Age gap: ~10 years younger than Tice
- Lives: UK and Dubai
📰 The Hancock Leaks (2023)
Isabel Oakeshott made headlines in 2023 when she leaked over 100,000 WhatsApp messages from former Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
She had been given the messages to help write his pandemic memoir, but later shared them with The Daily Telegraph, leading to the "Lockdown Files" scandal.
The leak revealed controversial government decisions during COVID-19 and sparked debate about journalist ethics and source protection.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are Richard Tice and Isabel Oakeshott married?
Not yet. They got engaged in December 2025 and are planning to marry. No wedding date has been announced.
How did Richard Tice and Isabel Oakeshott meet?
They met through Brexit campaign circles around 2016. Isabel co-authored "The Bad Boys of Brexit" with Arron Banks, who worked closely with Tice on Leave.EU.
What does Isabel Oakeshott do?
Isabel Oakeshott is a political journalist, author, and TV presenter. She works for the Daily Mail and appears regularly on GB News.
Does Isabel Oakeshott have children with Richard Tice?
No, they do not have children together. Isabel has children from her previous marriage, and Richard has three children from his marriage to Emma.