Biography
I was born in Harrow (not far from the famous school) and my early years were spent in the town of Pinner in Middlesex. I was educated at Orley Farm in Harrow between 1980 and 1984 and then Haberdashers' Aske's School in Elstree between 1984 and 1991. I read philosophy at Bristol University, gaining a BA and MA in 1994 and 1995. I then took an MPhil in philosophy of mind and psychology at King's College, University of London before studying modern history at the Open University. I also have a postgraduate qualification from the London School of Journalism. In my spare time I enjoy playing the flute (mainly classical music), philately, drama, table tennis and watching old movies. I am a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
