Bruce Anderson (columnist)
Bruce Anderson | |
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| Born | 1949 Orkney, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Freelance journalist, political commentator |
| Years active | 2003–2012 (noted contributions) |
| Known for | Political editor at The Spectator, contributions to Daily Mail, The Independent, ConservativeHome |
Bruce Anderson (born 1949) is a British freelance journalist and political commentator. He previously held the position of political editor at The Spectator and contributed to the Daily Mail. Between 2003 and 2010, he was a writer for The Independent, and he continued his contributions to ConservativeHome until 2012.
Early life and education
Born in Orkney, Anderson received his education at Campbell College in Belfast, followed by studies in History at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. During his time at both institutions, he was a peer of historian Paul Bew.
Politics
During his early years, Anderson identified as a Marxist and was involved with the radical group People's Democracy, alongside Bew. In early 1969, he took part in the significant four-day 'freedom walk' from Belfast to Derry, during which loyalist attackers assaulted the marchers at Burntollet Bridge.
Anderson remains an active contributor to The Spectator, where he is recognized for his firm endorsement of former Prime Minister David Cameron, whom he predicted would become a Conservative leader as early as 2003. Following the 2016 Brexit referendum, Anderson commented on the electorate's choice, indicating there might be renewed demands for Cameron to resume leadership.