Michael Deacon (journalist)
Michael Deacon | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age United Kingdom |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, broadcaster |
| Known for | Satirical parliamentary sketches in The Daily Telegraph |
Michael Deacon (born 1980) is a British journalist and broadcaster with a right-wing perspective, recognized for his satirical parliamentary sketches published in The Daily Telegraph.
Following the completion of his BA at Sheffield University, Deacon initially contributed to the men's magazine Zoo Weekly before transitioning to The Daily Telegraph as a culture correspondent. In 2011, he took over the role of parliamentary sketch writer from Andrew Gimson, a change that subsequently resulted in Gimson filing an unsuccessful age discrimination lawsuit. Deacon later advanced to positions as columnist and assistant editor, while Madeline Grant and Tim Stanley assumed responsibility for the parliamentary sketches.
Previously serving as the newspaper’s television critic, Deacon was shortlisted in the 2014 British Press Awards for both "Broadcast Columnist of the Year" and "Critic of the Year," ultimately placing behind Mark Steel and David Sexton. His broadcasting experience also includes appearances on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz.
He lives in Windmill Hill, Kent, with his wife and children.
See also
External links
- Michael Deacon, "A pedant like me doesn't need fulsome praise," The Telegraph, 23 February 2010
- Michael Deacon, "My Wikipedia page is completely wrong, but I can't be caught correcting it," The Telegraph, 28 March 2015