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- ↑ Roy Greenslade, "Simon Kelner replaced after 13 years as editor of the Independent", The Guardian , 1 July 2011
- ↑ Chris Blackhurst (25 May 2012). "Grammar schools educated people to lead the world. They can do so again". The Independent. Retrieved 27 January 2013.
- ↑ Rachel Baird "Media in Brief: Change of leader for Express", Press Gazette, 1 May 1998
- ↑ James Robinson "Independent return: Chris Blackhurst's career in profile", The Guardian, 1 July 2011
- ↑ Turvill, William. "Amol Rajan is made editor of The Independent as Chris Blackhurst becomes group content director", Press Gazette, 17 June 2013
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| Preceded by Tessa Hilton | Deputy Editor of the Daily Express 1998–2001 | Succeeded by Nicola Briggs |
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