The Spectator
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The Spectator is a weekly British political and cultural news magazine.
It was first published in July 1828, making it the oldest surviving magazine in the world.
The Spectator is politically conservative, and its principal subject areas are politics and culture and since August 2024 has been owned by Old Queen Street Media operated by Sir Paul Marshall who operates the political website UnHerd and is a significant shareholder at GB News.
| Publishes | WeeklyFreebase |
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| Launched | 6 July 1828 |
Contact The Spectator
| Postal address | 22 Old Queen Street, London, SW1H 9HP |
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| Telephone | +44 20 7961 0200 |
| Official website | spectator.co.uk |
| Wikipedia | The_Spectator |
| Main email | letters@spectator.co.uk |
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Charles Moore Chairman
Damian Thompson Associate Editor
Fraser Nelson Editor
Freddie Sayers Publisher
Isabel Hardman Assistant Editor
Kate Andrews Economics Editor
Lara King Production Editor
Will Heaven Managing Editor
Damian Thompson Associate Editor
Fraser Nelson Editor
Freddie Sayers Publisher
Isabel Hardman Assistant Editor
Kate Andrews Economics Editor
Lara King Production Editor
Will Heaven Managing Editor
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