Suzanne Moore
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Suzanne Moore is a British journalist.
The daughter of an American father and a working class Tory mother, who split up during her childhood, Moore was lined up by her headmistress to apply to enter Cambridge University
, but left school at 16. After various jobs in Britain and overseas, Moore embarked on a Psychology degree at Middlesex University
(then Middlesex Polytechnic), but soon switched to Cultural Studies. She began a PhD and journalism career simultaneously after graduation.
During her career Moore has written for Marxism Today
, The Mail on Sunday
, The Independent
, and the New Statesman
. She is presently a columnist for the Guardian
.
In 2009, Moore resigned as a contributing editor of the New Statesman, disgusted that former spin doctor Alastair Campbell
had been allowed to guest edit an issue.
Moore stood as an independent candidate for the Constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington in the 2010 U.K General Election due to her disillusionment with the main political parties.
The daughter of an American father and a working class Tory mother, who split up during her childhood, Moore was lined up by her headmistress to apply to enter Cambridge University
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a public research university located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest university in both the United Kingdom and the English-speaking world , and the seventh-oldest globally...
, but left school at 16. After various jobs in Britain and overseas, Moore embarked on a Psychology degree at Middlesex University
Middlesex University
Middlesex University is a university in north London, England. It is located in the historic county boundaries of Middlesex from which it takes its name. It is one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of Million+ working group...
(then Middlesex Polytechnic), but soon switched to Cultural Studies. She began a PhD and journalism career simultaneously after graduation.
During her career Moore has written for Marxism Today
Marxism Today
Marxism Today was the theoretical journal of the Communist Party of Great Britain and was disestablished in 1991. It was particularly important during the 1980s under the editorship of Martin Jacques...
, The Mail on Sunday
The Mail on Sunday
The Mail on Sunday is a British conservative newspaper, currently published in a tabloid format. First published in 1982 by Lord Rothermere, it became Britain's biggest-selling Sunday newspaper following the closing of The News of the World in July 2011...
, The Independent
The Independent
The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. It is nicknamed the Indy, while the Sunday edition, The Independent on Sunday, is the Sindy. Launched in 1986, it is one of the youngest UK national daily...
, and the New Statesman
New Statesman
New Statesman is a British centre-left political and cultural magazine published weekly in London. Founded in 1913, and connected with leading members of the Fabian Society, the magazine reached a circulation peak in the late 1960s....
. She is presently a columnist for the Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
.
In 2009, Moore resigned as a contributing editor of the New Statesman, disgusted that former spin doctor Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell
Alastair John Campbell is a British journalist, broadcaster, political aide and author, best known for his work as Director of Communications and Strategy for Prime Minister Tony Blair between 1997 and 2003, having first started working for Blair in 1994...
had been allowed to guest edit an issue.
Moore stood as an independent candidate for the Constituency of Hackney North and Stoke Newington in the 2010 U.K General Election due to her disillusionment with the main political parties.