Politico says it has “nearly doubled” the size of its London bureau to more than 30 journalists over the past month and aims to have reached above 50 within a year and a half.

The bullish growth plans stand in contrast to widespread cuts hitting news publishers in both the UK and US.

Politico Europe deputy editor-in-chief Kate Day, who heads the news organisation in Westminster, told an audience in London’s County Hall: “Back in December we had 18 journalists in London. We’re now at 32, I think — I lose track a little bit. We badly need new offices.”