Biography

Was a musician before going into journalism. (Composer, freelance orchestral player and organist.)

Main journalistic interests have developed from political activism(Labour Party) and a strong interest in how spirituality affects our social choices. I am a Quaker and Associate Director (Editorial issues) of the think-tank Ekklesia www.ekklesia.co,uk)

Recreations: reading, watching cricket and football (Sheffield Wednesday supporter so have to be an optimist), fell walking.