Every time I see a journalist listing the work they're most proud of in 2017, I consider contributing but just end up in tears over the Grenfell Tower fire. I've covered housing for years. It's an unpopular beat.
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The world is terrible at the moment: as soon as one catastrophe ends another has begun. I just don't feel that we have the media to report it any more, and as budgets shrink so does our coverage in spite of our will.
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The Guardian get a lot of stick for the pop ups asking for contributions, but in the midst of the fire I was proud of almost all of our coverage, our team and just wished we had greater capacity. I worry that's unlikely in the future given the media landscape.
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Sorry to hear it's affecting you, but hope you know your vital work on Grenfell & wider issues is noticed, distinctive, and highly valued.
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You did everything you could, you're a good person who cares and a professional who wants to make a difference. Your work was so important, I know so many people who've mentioned your reports in conversation with me without even knowing I know you.
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But more importantly, I hope 2018 treats you better, and that we one day get a media which can do the important jobs without traumatising those in it.
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Thank you, comrade (and thanks again for the room)
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Heartbreaking to read this. You did all you could. I'm so sorry you're suffering

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I remember reading your tweets and reports as Grenfell unfolded and in the days afterward, and being struck by your professionalism given that they must have been such traumatic events to witness. You gave important context and brought clarity amid the chaos - thank you.
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I thought you did a fantastic job with your coverage of Grenfell Dawn, far and away ahead of any media source. Think your work in general is fab, particularly for an unpopular beat. Happy Christmas x
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