Michael Deacon (journalist)
Michael Deacon (born 1980)[1] is a British right wing political journalist best known for writing articles and 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] In 2026, Deacon openly promoted critiques of diversity and supported pro-white political agendas which claim that the white working class in the UK is deliberately discriminated against in all walks of life. [9]
Deacon lives with his family in Windmill Hill, Kent.[10]
References
- ↑ 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
- ↑ "Michael Deacon". Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 1 May 2010.
- ↑ Osley, Richard (26 July 2012). "Daily Telegraph journalist, Andrew Gimson, loses 'age bias' battle". Camden New Journal.
- ↑ Chakelian, Anoosh (8 May 2013). "Sick and satired of politicians?". Total Politics. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015.
- ↑ "Daily Telegraph editor 'tried to force sketchwriter into inferior role'". the Guardian. 19 June 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ↑ "Madeline Grant". The Telegraph. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ↑ Baird, Dugald (9 February 2015). "Press Awards: Times and Daily Mail lead nominations". The Guardian.
- ↑ "Critic of the Year: Shortlist for 2014". The Press Awards. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ↑ "Diversity is not our strength". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2 July 2026.
- ↑ "Opinion". Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 6 September 2009.