Comedian backs Simcox for Journalist

Comedian, political activist and NUJ member Mark Thomas is supporting Rich Simcox for editor of the Journalist.

Mark Thomas, who has mixed stand up comedy with political campaigning on The Mark Thomas Comedy Product on Channel 4, said: “These days being a union rep or an official doesn’t just mean doing the same old traditional stuff – unions need to be vibrant, active and innovative to reach a wider audience. Richard would bring an added dimension to the role of editor, extending it beyond just producing a magazine and website, to helping the union organise other campaigning and social events.”

As the election for the Journalist hots up candidates are releasing the names of their backers.