Benedict Brogan
Benedict Brogan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, public affairs director |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Deputy editor and chief political commentator at The Daily Telegraph; group director of public affairs at Lloyds Banking Group |
Benedict Brogan is a British ex-journalist who formerly held the positions of deputy editor and chief political commentator at The Daily Telegraph. In December 2014, six months following his departure from The Telegraph, he took on the role of group director of public affairs at Lloyds Banking Group.
Early life and education
Born to an English father and a French mother, Brogan grew up in Washington, D.C.. He attended the French international institution, Lycée Rochambeau, located in Bethesda, Maryland. He pursued history studies at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and subsequently obtained a master's degree in International Relations from the University of Cambridge.
Career
Following his graduation from Cambridge, Brogan started his professional journey as a reporter at The Herald in Glasgow. By 1992, he advanced to become Political Correspondent at the House of Commons in London. His career path included roles at the Daily Mail, a move to The Daily Telegraph in 2000, a return to the Daily Mail as Political Editor in 2005, and then a comeback to the Telegraph in 2009 where he served as Assistant Editor and chief political commentator.
Media analyst Iain Dale regarded Brogan’s return to the Telegraph as "a real coup," suggesting that the publication aimed to enhance its political commentary through his expertise.
While at the Telegraph, Brogan was responsible for the "Morning Briefing," a daily political summary likened to Mike Allen's Playbook. It was described by Total Politics as "an important resource for journalists and political enthusiasts." Additionally, he ran a well-followed blog on the Telegraph website that delivered news updates, analysis, and political commentary, drawing a broad audience across various political viewpoints.
Brogan departed from The Telegraph in June 2014. Within six months, he transitioned into corporate public policy leadership by accepting the role of group director of public affairs at Lloyds Banking Group.
Personal life
Brogan is married to Dame Melanie Dawes, and together they have one daughter.