Freddy Gray
Deputy editor of The Spectator
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Freddy Gray (born 10 January 1980), is a British journalist, deputy editor of The Spectator [1] and the primary editor of its US edition, Spectator World.
Freddy Gray | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 January 1980 |
| Education | Bradfield College |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Deputy editor, The Spectator |
Early life
Gray was educated at Bradfield College, an independent school in Berkshire, followed by the University of St Andrews.[2]
Career
Beginning his career at Mizz magazine, Gray later moved on to work at the Catholic Herald.[3] Later, he worked as a literary editor for The American Conservative.[4]
Gray was appointed as the deputy editor of The Spectator in 2014. He is the founding editor of the Spectator's world edition and later spear-headed the introduction of its print edition. He expressed a desire that it should not contain any strong bias concerning the presidency of Donald Trump and eschew any attempt to exert influence over the future of American conservatism.[5][6][7]
Gray is the current host of the Spectator's Americano podcast.[8]
Gray was a prominent ally of fellow journalist Toby Young during the controversy leading up to Young's resignation from his post at the Office for Students.[9]
Political views
Gray has in the past described himself as a "free-speech enthusiast".[10]
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