Winners & Photos

We are honoured to annually host the Political Cartoon of the Year Awards to celebrate the UK’s political cartoons and cartoonists. Political cartoons are a key part of political journalism, offering a colourful, accessible alternative to traditional news reporting. They distil news and opinions into caricatures, providing instant commentary on current affairs. Unlike conventional media, political cartoons can powerfully interpret news in ways articles and commentary cannot, often capturing the human nature of their subjects.

Their satirical nature, combining humour with political news, makes them engaging and effective. Politicians often accept cartoons as signs of their relevance rather than criticise them. Beyond being news sources, political cartoons serve as historical records, proving their lasting value in an evolving media landscape.

2023 Winning Political Cartoons and Cartoonist​s
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Thank you to everyone who voted, thank you to the Political Cartoon Society, Professional Cartoonists’ Organisation, our sponsors Pernod Ricard UK and​, of course, a huge thank you to all the ​cartoonist​s. We support these awards to mark the important role political cartoonists perform in maintaining freedom of speech and a free press in our country and around the world.