What do you do?
I used to be a teacher. Now I’m 73, writing a thesis on UK politics.
Where do you live?
Tønsberg, Norway.
Do you vote?
Yes, since 1973.
How long have you been a subscriber?
About 12 years.
What made you start?
I’ve been interested in UK politics since I wrote an exam about Thatcher.
Is the NS bug in the family?
Sorry, no.
What pages do you flick to first?
Usually the contents.
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How do you read yours?
Seated in a deep armchair, preferably columns and features.
What would you like to see more of in the NS?
A column in which figures from the left or right or a green challenge government policy
Who are your favourite NS writers?
George Eaton, Wolfgang Münchau.
Who would you put on the cover of the NS?
A photo collage of all Labour prime ministers.
With which political figure would you least like to be stuck in a lift?
Some Tory politician.
All-time favourite NS article?
Anything by Jason Cowley.
The New Statesman is…
a well-written and informative alternative to right-wing media.
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This article appears in the 09 Oct 2024 issue of the New Statesman, 100 days that shook Labour