Stephen Glover
Journalist, co-founder of The Independent
Born
January 13th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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A British journalist co-founded The Independent in 1986, which became a significant national daily newspaper in the UK. Contributed to the media landscape with writing, commentary, and editorial oversight. Initially worked in the 1970s as a reporter for the Daily Mail. Glover also wrote for various publications and earned recognition in media circles for commentary on political and social issues.
Co-founded The Independent
Worked as a reporter for the Daily Mail
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