I knew I wanted to be a journalist when I just turned 11 — and now I'm 23 and have my first newspaper splash. Coverage and political reaction of
#SQAresults
day w/
@TomEden11
.
Some✨news✨to share.
Next month will be my last with the wonderful
@reactionlife
team, as well as
@YoungVoices_UK
…
…because in July I’m joining
@DailyMailUK
as a trainee reporter, where I will be based in Holyrood office during my placement covering Scottish politics.
*personal news klaxon* v excited + delighted to announce I’ll be joining
@reactionlife
this summer as their first political reporter/intern. will be corresponding from westminster (covid-dependent) on the publication’s politics coverage and diary. cannae wait to start.
Starting today, I’m reporting for the Scottish Daily Mail. Politics and home affairs stories, coffees, drinking hole recommendations, Glasgow tips, et al – my DMs are open.
🔺EXC: Former SNP deputy Jim Sillars calls for ‘failed leader’ Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister for ‘six-wasted years’ leading the independence movement following the Supreme Court’s unanimous verdict that
@ScotParl
cannot hold
#IndyRef2
.
New:
@Nus_Ghani
MP – one of several public figures sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party for speaking out about Uyghur repression – shortlisted for inaugural
@NATO
Parliamentary Assembly “Women for Peace and Security” Award. The Hound
@reactionlife
.
Immensely happy to announce I’ve been accepted into
@CityUniLondon
, where I’ve been admitted onto their prestigious and celebrated Newspaper Journalism course. Can’t wait to begin studying a masters at the best journalism school in country in September
@cityjournalism
🗞
While the nation was under lockdown, I was in my bedroom researching for my
@UniKentPolitics
professor on this… ‘Values, Voice and Virtue’ is out now. Congratulations
@GoodwinMJ
on writing such a profound and crucial guide to British politics.
Did that just happen? Made my TV studio debut on
@GBNEWS
‘Tonight Live’ with
@mrmarkdolan
. Brilliant show throughout, full of intriguing discussions – from China’s “national rejuvenation” to nannies. Pleasure to share sofa with
@mikeparry8
and
@LucyBeresford
.
@YoungVoices_UK
🔹Very thrilled to be joining the news desk at the Daily Mail from Monday to edit The Mail+ () — the premium, digital edition of Britain's best-selling newspaper. Pitches always welcome.
'Rogue providers are overcharging customers for PCR tests, some as much as £500 for one test to travel abroad'
Commentator Bill Bowkett says MPs are calling for VAT on PCR tests to be scrapped, and says Sajid Javid has called for the competition watchdog to take action.
A campaign group tried to get my village church's overnight bells banned, claiming it was 'prejudicial to health', even though it had chimed for decades and was not what residents wanted. Turned out the complainants actively chose to move into a property right next to it.
Sincerely believe we need a new rule that if you actively choose to move into a property nearby a social venue you get no right to complain about the noise.
📰Today's my first day as political reporter
@reactionlife
spilling goss for 'The Hound' and covering British politics. Send tips my way. Currently stuck in travel quarantine, but if anyone in mid-August fancies a chat/drinks near Westminster, or have recommendations, hit me up.
Delighted say that I will be be staying with the
@reactionlife
team. Looking forward to the next few months where I will continue to focus on the publication's Westminster coverage and diary column. Lots of exciting plans in the pipeline.
*personal news klaxon* v excited + delighted to announce I’ll be joining
@reactionlife
this summer as their first political reporter/intern. will be corresponding from westminster (covid-dependent) on the publication’s politics coverage and diary. cannae wait to start.
This was main hall during Sir Keir Starmer’s speech at Labour Party conference in Brighton last month. As you can see, overwhelming majority of attendees weren’t wearing face coverings. Nice try though, trying to provoke indifference.
Sad to announce that I am leaving
@YoungVoices_UK
@YoungVoicesOrg
. Little did I think twelve months ago that I would become a national broadcaster and political commentator. All made possible by the guidance and mentorship of
@JasonReed624
,
@CaseyJGiven
and co.
🚨PERSONAL NEWS KLAXON🚨 I’m delighted to say that I am now represented by
@YoungVoices_UK
. Will be with them for the next six-months on their Contributor Programme, writing columns and analysis for numerous outlets on politics and public policy.
Took little longer than expected, but I've graduated from
@UniKent
in Politics, also awarded 'Rutherford College Master's Prize' and
@stationerscomms
'Major Award' scholarship to study Newspaper Journalism
@CityUniLondon
in a fortnight. To the corona class of 2020, congrats 🎊
Been living in Glasgow for one month now and I can’t put into words how much I’ve loved my time so far. Still have to pinch myself that I've landed and working in the job I’m in.
Last night, I received an anonymous message on
@messenger
from someone who had read my latest
@Telegraph
article, and I’d thought I’d share it on here. Beyond moved 💔
Not sure when I’ll be back, but you were one hell of an edifice to work in.
Will miss colleagues dearly – offered me my big break in Fleet Street back as a puny Fresher. Taught me invaluable lessons along way (a thick skin, for one).
So long, Northcliffe House. For now.
'As clouds parted and rays of sunshine shone on George Square, a smiling Princess Anne greeted well-wishers paying tribute to Britain’s longest-serving head of state.' A privilege to witness Her Royal Highness. In today's Scottish Daily Mail.
#buyapaper
First print byline in a national – and a concerning story. Victims of ‘revenge porn’ in Scotland have doubled in four years, data from the Scottish Government’s annual recorded crime report show. But DC of NDAT says it’s ‘encouraging’ more people are coming forward.
Wrote rather personal essay for
@sundialjournal_
inaugural edition about mental health and the parallel pandemic. Few contemplated year ago just how much Coronavirus would profoundly shape everyday life. In my case, for the better.
Anthony King’s work was inspirational to me as an A-Level Politics student. Re-examining this book – four years later – and it remains a timely guide into Westminster, voters, media, trade unionism, etc. Plugging for anyone that wants to understand how our power system works.
Travelled halfway across the globe to South America, and resided there for two weeks, just so I could legally enter the United States and witness this very moment. And you know what? It was worth it.
Congratualtions
@ChrisBarnardDL
and Hayley: Mr and Mrs Barnard x
Proud to have been made a Freeman of
@stationerscomms
at
@StationersHall
this morning. Whether its charity work, formal networking or encouraging young people wishing to enter into a career in journalism, I’m excited to be a member of a livery company with 600 years of heritage.
Past twelve months have been life changing. With work dying down for the festive break, I’ve decided to share a thread of what I managed to accomplish and give thanks to those who have made 2021 one of, if not, the best year of my life. (1/10)
Glorious bunch. Finished my three weeks of training in Kensington with the terrific
@petersands55
and heading to Glasgow this weekend for my four-month placement at the Scottish Daily Mail covering politics and home affairs 🏴
Congratulations to
@DailyMailUK
trainee
@d_grahambrown
who collected the champagne for winning the newsquiz. Her score this week is 18.
As usual there are 25 questions about the week. Give it a go and let me know your score.
#newspapers
Happy to inform that I have been selected as a finalist in the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Media and the Arts’ category in this year’s
@UniKent
Student Awards. Would not have been possible without the amazing volunteers at
@inquirelive
newspaper these last three years.
Can we take a moment to appreciate the eclecticness of the (many) music contributors to Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’?
-André 3000
-Beyonce
-Brian Eno
-David Bowie
-James Blake
-Jamie XX
-Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead)
-Kanye West
-Kendrick Lamar
-Pharrell
-Tyler, the Creator
Insane.
Something to celebrate: finishing my 8,000+ word
@UniKentPolitics
dissertation on social mobility and its impact on
@UKLabour
electoral landslide in 1997. Thus concludes my final class assignment at
@UniKent
🎊
Putting myself out there out there as a reporter with no relatives in the media industry. (As are dozens of other brilliant colleagues of mine at
@cityjournalism
and beyond.)
Cronyism is an awkward one for us to address in journalism. Hard to find someone who can write about it who isn’t a son, daughter, sister, brother, other half of someone etc important who fixed it for them to get their job in the first place.
“The University is offering every student in their final Undergraduate year, and who was impacted by the industrial action and Covid-19, a goodwill payment to recognise that this came during your most important year.”
Me finding out how much money I’m eligible for:
One year since first major newspaper commission in
@Telegraph
opening up about my condition, and I couldn’t be happier with whom I am. Past year been a whirlwind, but I’ve never been more comfortable in my own skin and feel more understood/appreciated.
Just to clarify: Starmer was head of CPS when the decision not to prosecute Jimmy Savile but he was not the reviewing lawyer. Official investigation commissioned later by Starmer criticised both prosecutors and police for their handling of the allegations. Via
@FullFact
.
For
#AutismAwarenessDay2019
I was asked to write a first-hand account of experiencing life on the spectrum, something I have never done until this point. Read my debut for
@tes
where I stress the need for better understanding of the condition, and more.
In 2010, I was miserable; bottom school set, struggling with autism and bullied daily.
Now, I’m working for best-selling paper in country, about to graduate from university, fallen in love, have life-long friends, feel closer to family and happiest I’ve ever felt.
Blessed ❣️
Exclusive: Children as young as four in Scotland are being sent to special weight-loss clinics amid a soaring obesity crisis.
Read the story in today’s Scottish Daily Mail, or on
@mailplus
.
May’ve only been in Ecuador so I could launder my country status (to enter U.S. for best mate’s wedding), but being in Latin America for last fortnight – with
@Jonas_Lammens
@gonfaIoniere
– turned out to be the most life-changing, eye-opening experience of my life. Te amo 🇪🇨💛
That’s it. My last piece for
@reactionlife
. An privilege to work for
@iainmartin1
,
@maggiepagano
and the entire team this past year. Unlike Boris, I’m leaving my job and joining
@DailyMailUK
in July. In meantime, I’m taking two weeks off, so reach out for coffees/catch-ups ☕️🍻
Remarkable sight. It’s December, blisteringly cold & miserable. But look at how many students are lining up to cast their ballot
@UniKent
in one of closest constituencies in UK? One senior lecturer who’s been here for 15 years told me: “I’ve never seen a queue that big.”
#GE2019
Contemplating about launching a podcast next month about engaging Gen Zers (Under 25-year-olds) in politics. Would any of listen to it? If so, who should I invite? And on what issues/topics?
#journorequest
Proud to be recognised for
@inquirelive
editorship at Canterbury Media Awards.
Highly Commended ‘Best Entertainment’ & ‘Most Dedicated’.
Huge adulation
@AmiteshDas12
for pipping top prize for
@Kent_TV
work. No doubt you’ll be an amazing station manager.