Paul Atherton on Muck Rack

Paul Atherton

London
Covers:  Homelessness, Welfare, Social Inclusion, Disability, Economics, Race, Law, Equality, Arts, Restaurants, Bars, Theatre, Cinema, London, HIstory & Universal Basic Income.
Paul Atherton FCL FRSA - I'm still #Homeless, now 17 years, but remain campaigning to get all those experiencing homelessness homed permanently in the UK.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

An Opiinion Editorial about Mixed Race Adoption for the Evening Standard.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes. Ironically I discovered the Royal Society of Arts when I did their typing exam, when I was 16. RSA Exam Board.

How is social media changing news?

Taking us back to the 18th Century, where every Tom, Dick & Harry have an opinion/story. Then it was handing out leaflets on Street corners

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Quick email.

What's your favorite social network?

Carole Stone, the Queen of Networking in person events at her Covent Garden Flat.

Who do you wish followed you?

LBC Radio Presenter James O'Brien

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

My Millennial piece on the Londonist. Older generations must lead the way to what experiences can be had in London

What's your favorite drink?

A good Old Fashioned or a Negroni from Terminus in Soho.

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Something cultural in Central London, Theatre, Cinema, Museum, Talk, Art Gallery, Exhibition or simply doing a self guided walking tour.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Tortoise Media daily sensemakers.

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

Everything. Literally everything when it comes to Welfare & Homelessness. See https://twitter.com/MediaStormPod/status/1495729541897142276

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