Marina Purkiss
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Marina Purkiss | |
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Born | Marina Nigrelli 1984 (age 39–40) |
Education | University of Portsmouth |
Occupation | Political commentator |
Marina Purkiss (née Nigrelli, born 1984) is a British political commentator who rose to prominence in 2022 with commentaries on politics and current affairs on mainstream television shows, including Jeremy Vine on Channel 5 and Good Morning Britain on ITV. Her commentary has attracted attention on social media and in newspapers.[1][2][3]
In April 2023, a discussion between Purkiss and conservative politician Jacob Rees Mogg on GB News went viral. She later stated that she would never appear on GB News again. [4][5][6][7] Later that week, Purkiss was a guest for the first time on the topical TV panel game Have I Got News For You.[8]
Early life and career
Purkiss was born in the UK, to Italian parents. She grew up in Harrow, and made an early appearance on a BBC website as an inconsolable fan after Italy were knocked out of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16.[9] Purkiss graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a degree in marketing in 2007, and has subsequently worked as a marketing manager for the past 15 years.[10][11]
Purkiss describes how she first became politically engaged in 2016, following the EU referendum,[12] using social media as a platform for commentary. Purkiss has over 400,000 followers on Twitter, is a contributor to Byline Times, and hosts a 'politically charged (but fun)' podcast, The Trawl.[13]
Family
Purkiss is married to Ben Purkiss, a former professional footballer. They have two children and live in London.[14]
References
- ^ Cooke, Millie (June 1, 2022). "'Spaffing shed loads of money' Fury as sneering lefties attack Jubilee". Express.co.uk.
- ^ Rodger, James (February 21, 2022). "Jeremy Vine fans left outraged as guest brands the Queen 'irrelevant'". BirminghamLive.
- ^ George, Henry (April 26, 2023). "Marina Purkiss, The Unapologetically Honest Political Commentator". TDPel Media.
- ^ Lewis, Ffion (April 26, 2023). "Jacob Rees Mogg 'destroyed' by Marina Purkiss in interview". WalesOnline.
- ^ Morris, Seren (April 26, 2023). "Who is Marina Purkiss? Commentator debates with Jacob Rees-Mogg on GB News". Evening Standard.
- ^ Reporter, Millie Cooke-Political (April 26, 2023). "Jacob Rees-Mogg in furious Brexit clash with leftie Remoaner". Express.co.uk.
- ^ "Jacob Rees-Mogg Clashes With His Own GB News Guest Over The 'Disgusting' Government". HuffPost UK. April 26, 2023.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy. "Have I Got News For You Series 65, Episode 3". British Comedy Guide.
- ^ "Tears in Italian Soho". June 18, 2002 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinalauren/?originalSubdomain=uk
- ^ Pearse, Justin (August 19, 2020). "My Digital Hero: Marina Nigrelli, Adobe". New Digital Age.
- ^ "Marina Purkiss | Political Commentator, Writer & Campaigner". Marina Purkiss.
- ^ "Oxford Debate. Trust, Corruption, and Politicians | Oxford Literary Festival". oxfordliteraryfestival.org.
- ^ Gohil, Neha (October 22, 2021). "British-Italian woman slams 'chaos' after being held up at Border Force". MyLondon.