The Matrix Project is an effort to document personal factors that undermine powerful journalists’ claims of objectivity and impartiality. Are factors such as an elite education, establishment connections, personal wealth and interests in rival fields compatible with journalistic integrity? 

This page looks at Sky News special correspondent Alex Crawford. For more information on the database click here.

Education

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Alex Crawford attended the independent girls boarding school Cobham Hall (source)

She trained as a journalist rather than attending university

Revolving Door

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Alex Crawford has no significant experience in either business or politics.

“Establishment” Connections

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Primary

Alex Crawford’s husband, Richard Edmondson, was formerly a sports journalist at the Independent (source) before going freelance. Those wondering whether two high-profile journalists being partners in any way compromises the “independence” and “fearlessness” boasted of in the profession may wish to check out this toadying piece on his wife published by Richard in the Independent.

Secondary

Alex Crawford received an OBE in 2011 for services to broadcast journalism (source)

Salary/Indications of Wealth

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Neither Alex Crawford or Sky News have disclosed her annual salary, however she likely to earn significantly more than the UK national average.

As a point of reference, the Office for National Statistics list the average UK salary for 2021 as £26,193.

Summary

Alex Crawford attended an independent school, is married to another high-profile journalist, has an OBE and likely earns a salary well in excess of the average UK worker.

Impartial? Independent? Holding the powerful to account?

Learn more about the Matrix Project here.

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