Mike Jempson

"Interesting but irrelevant" - (Prof) Cedric Watts, 1967

Category: Journalism

August 15, 2025Leave a Comment on Journalism can be a dangerous job

Journalism can be a dangerous job

In a moving tribute to journalists killed in Gaza, members of South West England NUJ read out the names of more than 200 assassinated media workers, in Bristol city centre, 17:30 Friday 15 August.

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June 29, 20251 Comment on Palestine Action, Kneecap and Bristol

Palestine Action, Kneecap and Bristol

My personal response to Labour government plans to equate non-violent direct action with terrorism.

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June 3, 2025Leave a Comment on Zoli Mbali – a man with a mission

Zoli Mbali – a man with a mission

Another old friend has passed on; an inspiring, unsung hero from South Africa.

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May 24, 2025Leave a Comment on Hidden in plain sight

Hidden in plain sight

My latest contribution to West of England Bylines; contemporary politics dredge up memories of disturbing events.

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April 22, 2025Leave a Comment on Someday get over the Rainbow

Someday get over the Rainbow

Current controversy over the Supreme Court’s clarification of the meaning of ‘woman’ brought this to mind.

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About Mike

  • ➢ Journalist (40+ years)
  • ➢ Trainer (40+ countries)
  • ➢ Director at MediaWise
  • ➢ Gardener & Grandad

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  • A life in words
  • But is it poetry?
  • Journalism
  • Local/labour history
  • Longer reads
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Recent Posts

  • Beyond the Darkness: Crimes of another era 
  • Thoughts on an arrest
  • At home with refugees
  • An echo of yesteryear – turning Palestine Action supporters into terrorists
  • The world changes but history repeats

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