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30 October 2024

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I’m a political psychologist.

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Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Always (even when the choices aren’t very appealing).

How long have you been a subscriber?

This time around, about three months.

What made you start?

A need to read insightful, well-informed political content.

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Is the NS bug in the family?

Alas, no.

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Whatever takes my fancy.

How do you read yours?

In public with a knowing smile.

What would you like to see more of in the NS?

Psychology-related pieces.

Who are your favourite NS writers?

Hannah Barnes, among others.

Who would you put on the cover of the NS?

Charles Mingus. A musical genius of uncompromising political beliefs.

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

I dislike people who lack self-awareness, so Liz Truss.

All-time favourite NS article?

I cannot pick a favourite.

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an island of ordered thinking in a sea of troubles.  

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This article appears in the 30 Oct 2024 issue of the New Statesman, American Horror Story