Short lists

Philip Collins

Philip Collins

Columnist and leader writer, The Times

Philip Collins is a columnist and leader writer for The Times.

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Amelia Gentleman

Social affairs writer, The Guardian

Amelia Gentleman writes on social affairs for The Guardian. She was nominated for the Martha Gellhorn journalism award in 2010, as well as being shortlisted for the Orwell Prize.

Catherine Mayer

Catherine Mayer

London bureau chief, TIME

Catherine Mayer is London Bureau Chief for TIME, covering the U.K. and Ireland, as well as Germany and wider European themes and subjects.

Gideon Rachman

Gideon Rachman

Chief foreign affairs columnist, Financial Times

Gideon Rachman became chief foreign affairs columnist for the Financial Times in July 2006. He joined the FT after a 15-year career at The Economist. He was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize

Jenni Russell

Jenni Russell

Columnist, Sunday Times

Jenni Russell is a writer, commentator and broadcaster. She has written for The Guardian and now writes regularly for the Sunday Times and the Evening Standard.

Rachel Shabi

Rachel Shabi

Journalist, The Guardian

Rachel Shabi was born in Israel to Iraqi Jews and grew up in England. A journalist, she has written for a variety of national and international newspapers.

Declan Walsh

Declan Walsh

Foreign correspondent, The Guardian

Declan Walsh is The Guardian's foreign correspondent for Pakistan and Afghanistan. Submitted articles published by The Guardian and Granta.