Michael Deacon (journalist)

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Michael Deacon (born 1980) [1] is a British right wing political journalist, best known for writing parliamentary sketches for The Daily Telegraph . [2]

After graduating from Sheffield University (BA), Deacon worked for Zoo Weekly before joining The Daily Telegraph as a culture writer. He became its parliamentary sketch writer in 2011, replacing Andrew Gimson, who unsuccessfully sued for age discrimination. [3] [4] [5] The role later devolved upon Madeline Grant and Tim Stanley, with Deacon being promoted to columnist and assistant editor. [6] As television critic, Deacon was shortlisted for the 2014 British Press Awards "Broadcast Columnist of the Year" [7] and "Critic of the Year". [8]

Deacon lives with his family in Windmill Hill, Kent. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Michael Deacon, "One in four men is obese – and it looks like I'm the one", Daily Telegraph, 28 December 2010, accessed 29 March 2015
  2. ↑ "Michael Deacon". Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 1 May 2010.
  3. ↑ Osley, Richard (26 July 2012). "Daily Telegraph journalist, Andrew Gimson, loses 'age bias' battle". Camden New Journal.
  4. ↑ Chakelian, Anoosh (8 May 2013). "Sick and satired of politicians?". Total Politics. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Daily Telegraph editor 'tried to force sketchwriter into inferior role'". the Guardian. 19 June 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  6. ↑ "Madeline Grant". The Telegraph. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  7. ↑ Baird, Dugald (9 February 2015). "Press Awards: Times and Daily Mail lead nominations". The Guardian.
  8. ↑ "Critic of the Year: Shortlist for 2014". The Press Awards. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "Opinion". Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 6 September 2009.
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