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13 July 2022

Subscriber of the Week: Margaret Hoskins

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I’m a retired occupational therapist.

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At the moment, I live in northern Italy.

Do you vote?

Yes, when I can.

How long have you been a subscriber?

About 12 years.

What made you start?

I picked up a free copy at a conference and got hooked.

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For many years, my late father and I used to share a copy.

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I tend to read beginning to end.

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A bit more European and international analysis.

Who are your favourite NS writers?

Phil Whitaker and George Eaton.

With which political figure would you least like to be stuck in a lift?

Jacob Rees-Mogg.

All-time favourite NS article?

“The Peak” by Edward Docx.

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usually a stimulating and thought-provoking read in a world of soundbites.

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This article appears in the 13 Jul 2022 issue of the New Statesman, The Selfish Giant