At the Telegraph’s political blogging event last night, Iain Martin confirmed that a new political blog will be unveiled on the site in the next few weeks.

Speaking to Shane Richmond, communities editor of Telegraph.co.uk, after the discussion, he said an exact date for the launch couldn’t be set as yet.

Richmond did say that the new blog will enlist big name writers from the Telegraph to contribute on a regular basis overseen by Iain Martin. Its aim will be to provide instant comment and reaction to political news and affairs.