Peter Hitchens
English journalist and author (born 1951)
Peter Jonathan Hitchens (born 28 October 1951) is an English journalist and author. Hitchens writes for The Mail on Sunday. He has wrtitten for The Spectator, The American Conservative, The Guardian, First Things, Prospect, and the New Statesman.
Peter Hitchens | |
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Born | Peter Jonathan Hitchens 28 October 1951 |
Nationality | British |
Education | The Leys School, Cambridge |
Alma mater | University of York |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, author |
Political party | International Socialists (1969–75) Labour (1977–83) Conservative (1997–2003) |
Spouse |
Eve Ross (m. 1983) |
Children | 3, including Dan Hitchens |
Relatives | Christopher Hitchens (brother) |
Awards |
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Website | hitchensblog.mailonsunday.co.uk |
He dislikes the modern UK Conservative Party and has been against many of their policies, such as their handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hitchens has written many books, including The Abolition of Britain, The Rage Against God, and The War We Never Fought.