The Spectator hires Blur's Alex James as columnist

LONDON - The Spectator has hired Blur bassist Alex James as a columnist and associate editor of the magazine.

Matthew d’Ancona, editor of The Spectator, said: "Alex's writing is brilliant and his superb autobiography is one of my books of the year. He is a metropolitan artist who has moved to the country, and he writes of both worlds with wit, charm and wonderful observation. I am delighted that he is joining the team."

Alongside, James the magazine has also hired Melissa Kite, deputy political editor of The Sunday Telegraph as a contributing editor. She will write a fortnightly column.

The appointments complete a trio of additions to the magazine's regular line-up which started in the current issue with Toby Young's new Status Anxiety column.

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