Hello. I am a freelance journalist and writer based in east London. I have written for many national newspapers and magazines. If you're looking for a commercial writer, I have worked with many agencies and brands. And if you want to read about what clients and editors think of my work, take a look under 'Testimonials' in the top menu.
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Journalist, dad, Londoner, traveller, epicure and gadfly. Views my own.
Unless they are libellous. In which case, they are Katie Hopkins's.
I am in New York City, at JFK. At the check-in desk, a young woman with a ponytail is taking deep breaths and pointedly adding “Sir” or “Madam” to her repeated apology for the lateness of the plane. The room is crowded and the mood is ugly. Some of the passengers are expressing deeply unpleasant views about Mexicans, pinkos, and snowflakes...
No one will judge me censoriously, I think, if I say that it has been an annus horribilis this year. In many ways, it continues to be for a whole slew of reasons, many of which I prefer not to discuss right now but a near-death experience for me and the dreadful loss of my beautiful younger brother, Derm, just 48 when first struck down were chief among them...
The petulant blockade, relaxed by Obama but reinstated by President Trump is really hitting the Cuban people, with prices for even basic products exorbitant because of the cost of getting them into the country. Thanks to Virgin Atlantic you can help make a difference...
"... his appearance of shambling ill-preparedness belies a keen sense of informality providing the surest guidance on a valued learning journey"Tim DawsonNational Executive Committee, National Union of Journalists
"... the irrepressible charm of an old-school pork-pie-hatted journalist. Thoroughly recommended!"Nick SaalfeldFounder and director, Wells Park Communications
"A well-rounded addition to any editorial desk..."Jonathan BoydEditorial director, Open Door Media
"His newspaper background means that he works terrifically well under pressure while maintaining the very highest standards both in his writing and editing."Dan BrotzelHead of content and co-founder, Sticky Content Ltd
"He's dug us out of more than one project mire. His professionalism... the charm – wowzer. This man can keep any editorial project on track."Martin HennesseyFounder, The Writer
"His ability to juggle responsibilities to ensure we met deadline was incredibly helpful"Jemma ClarkProject Services Director, JPC Creative
""The Che Guevara of journalism...""A Few Good HacksMembers of a Facebook group for journalists
