Although being economics editor sounds impressive, it does not mean I actually edit anything. It mainly reflects two decades of title-inflation at the BBC, which has given ever more status to senior reporters, presumably because it is cheaper to do that than to offer higher pay.
“I actually was class clown, but I don't know how that happened because I've never been considered an outwardly funny person.”
“It seems to be impossible to hold a credible election without reforming the electoral system.”