A former MP and regional daily writer has been announced as the winner of a financial journalism award.

Conal Gregory, personal finance editor of the Yorkshire Post, received the Regional Financial Journalist of the Year prize at a ceremony in London on Thursday evening.

Conal, a former stockbroker, has written for the Post since 2004, offering weekly features and his ‘Ticked Off’ column.

He also served as MP for York between 1983 and 1992.

Mark Casci, business editor of The Yorkshire Post, said: “Conal’s columns are among the most popular and well-regarded we publish each week and I know anecdotally from my regular conversations with readers and business people how admired and respected he is.

“This award is richly deserved and reflects Conal’s high levels of expertise and financial acumen.

“His articles and extremely thoroughly researched and provide salient advice for people from all financial backgrounds.

“Everyone in the newsroom was delighted for him and it adds to the many awards our business team has won.”