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Rupert Hawksley
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Opinion editor @spectator Previously The i Paper, The Independent, The National and The Telegraph
Joined February 2011
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    May 24, 2023
    “I don’t sleep. I have what I like to call a mini-death every 24 hours”
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Jan 14, 2022
    “Mate, you really need to apologise to Buckingham Palace” is the hungover text we all fear
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Jul 25, 2023
    London to Taunton. Nearly £200 with a railcard. £300 without. We are not a serious country
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    May 1, 2024
    Trainline here channelling my Dad after I applied to Birmingham University
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Jan 23, 2023
    Every word of this by @gregjames is a joy – read read read!
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    Greg James: Bella and I don't know if we want children – so please stop asking
    From inews.co.uk
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Jul 25, 2023
    Replying to @EJ_McGuinness
    Correct on (a) and (b) but do you honestly think that’s a reasonable price for an open return on the same day? London to Taunton…
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Jan 20, 2021
    makes you miss county cricket doesnt it
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Nov 17, 2022
    Cracking anecdote from the tea room here via @CharlesWalkerMP in @theipaper inews.co.uk/opinion/the-re…
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Jul 25, 2023
    Replying to @AlDoubleU
    Also not a serious country
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Jan 11, 2022
    Really, really excited to announce that I'll be joining @theipaper as Opinion editor in March. Can't wait to get started on such a brilliant desk 🔜🗞️
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Jul 5, 2022
    Written by @IanDunt on 3 June: We are watching the slow, painful death of the Conservative Party. Don't forget to enjoy it
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    We are watching the slow, painful death of the Tories. Don't forget to enjoy it
    From inews.co.uk
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Dec 22, 2022
    34 and Mum checking to make sure I look smart on Christmas Day 😩
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    May 8, 2022
    'A Labour-led government is now the most likely outcome of the next general election' Peter Mandelson writes for @theipaper
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    It is possible to imagine Starmer in No 10 – but the Labour Party now faces a choice
    From inews.co.uk
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    Rupert Hawksley
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    Jan 14, 2021
    Argument with Dad about electronic music. Him: “It’s just pressing buttons, though, isn’t it.” Me: “What, like the piano?” Haven’t seen him since. Done over. Languishing upstairs somewhere.

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