Politics has played an important role in my life since childhood. In 2002, I obtained a grade A A-level in Government and Politics. Three years later, I obtained a 2:1 degree in Politics and Communication Studies from The University of Liverpool.
Since September 2019, I have been a frequent contributor to the popular online political magazine Spiked, where I primarily commentate on matters relating to Welsh politics.
In addition, I am a frequent contributor to British satirical magazine Private Eye.
I make regular appearances on TV and radio as a political analyst, both in the UK and internationally.
Between 2018-2021, I was a frequent contributor to Radio Sputnik’s political programming, mainly to discuss issues and developments around Brexit.
During 2019, I worked as a reporter and analyst on Talk Radio’s live overnight coverage of by-elections in Newport West, Peterborough and Brecon and Radnorshire.
From March 2021, I made occasional appearances on RT UK and RT International to discuss matters relating to Wales and Welsh politics, but I have refused to appear on the channel since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
I also make appearances on a number of UK and international TV channels to discuss political matters, including Talk TV, EKOTÜRK and, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russia 1. I also appeared in several episodes of the BBC Wales debate programme The Hour.
From June 2018 until May 2019, I presented the Brexit Briefing podcast, and since June 2019, Brexit and other political matters have been the basis of the weekly Twenty Minute Topic podcast, which I continue to co-present.
I am the author of the Sovereignty UK website, which contains a series of in-depth analytical articles about the implications of Brexit, and during the mid-2010s, I also wrote a number of articles for the website BackBench.
Please email me using the contact form if you want me to appear on your TV or radio programme, or wish to discuss articles for your print publication.
Marcus Stead 