Suzanne Moore of the Guardian wins Orwell prize for journalism

Columnist’s articles on Brexit and #MeToo aftermath made her joint winner with Steve Bloomfield of Prospect

The Guardian columnist Suzanne Moore has won the Orwell prize for journalism for her “stubborn and brave commentary” on the aftermath of Brexit, #metoo and the politics of remembrance.

Moore won the prize for articles on attitudes to Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky in the wake of the #MeToo movement; why she was wrong to refuse to wear a poppy for remembrance; and why she didn’t take part in the march for a People’s Vote.

Totally thrilled by this @TheOrwellPrize and sharing it with @bloomfieldSJ . It was a strange and wonderful synergy . we both talked about class . As an issue. A couple of people said well co-ordinated. Never met him before. Maybe good journalism is instinct about what matters x

.⁦@suzanne_moore⁩ @guardian and Steve Bloomfield ⁦@prospect_uk⁩ both win ⁦@TheOrwellPrize⁩ and both call out lack of diversity in media; class is a big issue in journalism #orwellprize pic.twitter.com/ygAQwWs4Bh

Tomorrow I will thank you properly. Especially the people who dont even agree with me cos thats really generous of you. NOW the biggest g and t you have ever seen xx

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