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 Times journalist Sathnam Sanghera. For more information on the database click here.

Education

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Sathnam Sanghera studied at an independent grammar school (source) before attending Cambridge University (source)

Revolving Door

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Sathnam Sanghera has no significant experience working in rival fields to the media

“Establishment” Connections

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Primary

None

Salary/Indications of Wealth

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Neither Sathnam Sanghera or The Times have disclosed his annual salary, however he is 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

Sathnam Sanghera attended an elite independent school then Cambridge University and likely earns a salary well in excess of the UK national average.

Impartial? Independent? Holding the powerful to account?

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