Our Team and Staff
prat.uk is staffed by experienced journalists, editors, writers, and researchers who combine serious journalistic credentials with satirical skill. Our team represents the full diversity of British and international perspectives, ensuring that our satire is both incisive and intellectually honest.
All prat.uk team members are identified and accountable for their work. We believe readers deserve to know who is writing the content they consume.
Leadership
Alan Nafzger — Editor-in-Chief
Email: alan@prat.uk | Social: @alannafzger
Alan Nafzger is the Editor-in-Chief of prat.uk and has more than 20 years of experience in investigative reporting, political analysis, and digital journalism. His career has spanned positions at major news organizations where he developed expertise in editorial management, fact-checking protocols, and journalistic ethics.
Alan is responsible for establishing editorial standards, overseeing the editorial calendar, training writers, and maintaining the integrity of prat.uk’s satirical journalism. He is committed to the principle that satire must be grounded in rigorous reporting and factual accuracy.
Expertise Areas: Editorial management, political analysis, media criticism, satirical journalism, journalistic ethics
Background: Advanced degree in Journalism and Media Studies from leading UK university. Published extensively on media criticism, political satire, and digital journalism.
Senior Writers and Editors
Siobhan O’Donnell — Political Editor (5 published articles)
Email: siobhan@prat.uk | Areas: Political satire, parliamentary analysis, policy critique
Siobhan is our Political Editor with deep expertise in British parliamentary politics, electoral systems, and policy analysis. Her articles dissect political rhetoric, expose policy contradictions, and use satire to critique political institutions.
Siobhan brings academic training in political science and professional experience covering parliamentary politics. Her satirical pieces are grounded in detailed policy knowledge and political theory.
Emily Cartwright — Economics and Business Writer (3 published articles)
Email: emily@prat.uk | Areas: Economic policy, corporate behavior, financial inequality
Emily covers economic issues, corporate malfeasance, financial inequality, and economic policy through a satirical lens. Her background in economics and financial journalism ensures that her satirical critiques of economic systems are both hilarious and substantively accurate.
Emily’s articles expose the absurdity in current economic practices while explaining the underlying economic principles that make those practices possible.
Carys Evans — Culture and Social Commentary (3 published articles)
Email: carys@prat.uk | Areas: Cultural criticism, social trends, identity politics
Carys writes about culture, social movements, identity politics, and cultural production. Her background in media studies and cultural criticism allows her to analyze the political dimensions of seemingly apolitical cultural phenomena.
Harriet Collins — Entertainment and Celebrity Critique (3 published articles)
Email: harriet@prat.uk | Areas: Entertainment industry, celebrity culture, media narratives
Harriet examines the entertainment industry, celebrity culture, and media narratives through a satirical and critical lens. Her articles expose the political dimensions of entertainment and the business practices driving the entertainment industry.
Isla Campbell — News and Current Events (3 published articles)
Email: isla@prat.uk | Areas: Breaking news analysis, current events satire, trending topics
Isla responds to breaking news with satirical analysis and contextual framing. Her background in news journalism allows her to quickly understand developing stories and provide sharp satirical commentary on emerging events.
Contributing Writers
Bethan Morgan — Contributor (2 published articles)
Email: bethan@prat.uk | Areas: Social policy, public administration, institutional critique
Bethan contributes articles on social policy and institutional critique. Her background in public administration informs her satirical analysis of government institutions and policy implementation.
Lowri Griffiths — Contributor (2 published articles)
Email: lowri@prat.uk | Areas: Welsh politics, regional policy, devolution
Lowri brings expert knowledge of Welsh politics and devolved government. Her articles examine devolution, Welsh policy, and the dynamics between Westminster and Cardiff Bay.
Morag Sinclair — Contributor (2 published articles)
Email: morag@prat.uk | Areas: Scottish politics, regional issues, union dynamics
Morag covers Scottish politics and Scottish perspectives on UK policy. Her articles examine Scottish devolution, independence debates, and Scottish-specific political issues.
International Perspectives
Mei Lin Chen — International Correspondent (0 recent articles, available for assignments)
Email: mei.lin@prat.uk | Areas: Asia-Pacific analysis, international economics, global policy
Mei Lin brings international perspective and expertise in Asia-Pacific affairs. Her background allows prat.uk to contextualize UK policy within international frameworks and examine global economic dynamics.
Aishwarya Rao — Contributing Writer (0 recent articles, available for assignments)
Email: aishwarya@prat.uk | Areas: South Asian affairs, immigrant experience, diaspora politics
Aishwarya brings South Asian perspective and expertise in diaspora communities within the UK. Her work examines immigration policy, multiculturalism, and the experiences of immigrant communities.
Asha Mwangi — Contributing Writer (0 recent articles, available for assignments)
Email: asha@prat.uk | Areas: African affairs, postcolonial analysis, development policy
Asha contributes expertise on African affairs, postcolonial theory, and international development. Her articles examine UK policy toward Africa and the legacy of colonialism in contemporary international relations.
Emerging Voices
Charlotte Whitmore — Junior Writer (1 published article)
Email: charlotte@prat.uk | Areas: Youth politics, education policy, emerging trends
Charlotte brings emerging voice and youthful perspective to prat.uk. Her articles examine issues affecting younger generations, education policy, and emerging social trends.
Camden Rose — Contributing Writer (0 recent articles, available for assignments)
Email: camden@prat.uk | Background: Journalism degree, emerging writer developing expertise areas
Camden is an emerging voice contributing to prat.uk’s diversity of perspectives. Available for assignments across general news, culture, and social commentary.
Chelsea Bloom — Contributing Writer (0 recent articles, available for assignments)
Email: chelsea@prat.uk | Background: Communications degree, available for culture and social commentary assignments
Chelsea is developing expertise in cultural criticism and social commentary. Available for assignments in culture, entertainment, and social issues.
Fiona MacLeod — Contributing Writer (0 recent articles, available for assignments)
Email: fiona@prat.uk | Background: Available for assignments in general reporting and commentary
Fiona is available for assignments across prat.uk’s coverage areas. Contact her for story proposals and collaboration opportunities.
Harper Thames — Contributing Writer (0 recent articles, available for assignments)
Email: harper@prat.uk | Background: Available for assignments in news and current events
Harper is available for breaking news analysis and current events commentary. Contact for assignment proposals.
Violet Woolf — Contributing Writer (0 recent articles, available for assignments)
Email: violet@prat.uk | Background: Available for assignments in cultural criticism and analysis
Violet contributes cultural and critical perspective to prat.uk’s coverage. Available for culture and social commentary assignments.
How to Contact Our Team
Story Tips and Pitches
Have an idea for a satirical article? Contact our tips email at tips@prat.uk or reach out to the editor covering that topic area directly.
Comment Requests and Interviews
For media requests, interview opportunities, or comment requests, contact media@prat.uk.
Editorial Inquiries
For editorial inquiries or discussions about our editorial approach, contact our Editor-in-Chief at editor@prat.uk.
Our Commitment to Diversity
prat.uk’s team represents diverse perspectives across gender, ethnicity, national background, and class. We believe that diversity strengthens journalism by preventing groupthink and ensuring that our satire reflects the full complexity of British and international society.
Our writers bring perspectives informed by different experiences, cultures, and viewpoints. This diversity is a strength of prat.uk and is reflected in the breadth of our coverage and the sophistication of our satirical analysis.
Working at Prat.uk
Career Opportunities
prat.uk is always looking for talented writers, editors, and journalists who combine serious reporting skills with satirical talent. If you’re interested in joining our team, contact human.resources@prat.uk with your portfolio, CV, and a sample of satirical writing.
Freelance Contributions
We welcome freelance contributions from writers with expertise in our coverage areas. Freelance pieces must meet our editorial standards for accuracy, originality, and satirical quality.
To pitch freelance articles, contact editor@prat.uk with your article idea, author bio, and relevant credentials.
Professional Standards and Journalism Organizations
For more information on professional journalism standards and team credentials:
National Union of Journalists (NUJ) — Professional organization representing UK journalists, providing credentialing standards and ethical guidelines for journalistic practice and team management.
UK Editors’ Code of Practice — Standards governing editorial management, staff accountability, and newsroom conduct that prat.uk follows in team operations.
Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism — Academic research on journalism teams, editorial excellence, and best practices in newsroom management and staff development.
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