Marina Purkiss
Born
Marina Nigrelli

1984 (age 39–40)
EducationUniversity of Portsmouth
OccupationPolitical commentator

Marina Purkiss (née Nigrelli, born 1984) is a British political commentator who rose to prominence in 2022 with commentaries on politics and current affairs on mainstream television shows, including Jeremy Vine on Channel 5 and Good Morning Britain on ITV. Her commentary has attracted attention on social media and in newspapers.[1][2][3]

Early life and career

Purkiss was born in the UK to Italian parents. She grew up in Harrow, and made an early appearance on a BBC website as an inconsolable fan after Italy were knocked out of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16.[4] Purkiss graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a degree in marketing in 2007, and has subsequently worked as a marketing manager for the past 15 years.[5][6]

Purkiss first became politically engaged in 2016, following the EU referendum,[7] using social media as a platform for commentary. Purkiss has over 400,000 followers on Twitter, is a contributor to Byline Times, and co-hosts a 'politically charged (but fun)' podcast, The Trawl, with Jemma Forte.[8]

In April 2023, a discussion between Purkiss and Conservative politician Jacob Rees Mogg on GB News went viral. She later stated that she would never appear on GB News again.[9][10][11][12] Later that week, Purkiss was a guest for the first time on the topical TV panel game Have I Got News For You.[13] In September 2023 she challenged Carole Malone to say why the UK should leave the ECHR on live TV after Malone called for the UK to do so. Malone refused to expand upon why or debate with Purkiss.[14]

Personal life

Purkiss is married to Ben Purkiss, a former professional footballer. They have two children and live in London.[15]

References

  1. ↑ Cooke, Millie (June 1, 2022). "'Spaffing shed loads of money' Fury as sneering lefties attack Jubilee". Express.co.uk.
  2. ↑ Rodger, James (February 21, 2022). "Jeremy Vine fans left outraged as guest brands the Queen 'irrelevant'". BirminghamLive.
  3. ↑ George, Henry (April 26, 2023). "Marina Purkiss, The Unapologetically Honest Political Commentator". TDPel Media.
  4. ↑ "Tears in Italian Soho". June 18, 2002 – via news.bbc.co.uk.
  5. ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinalauren/?originalSubdomain=uk
  6. ↑ Pearse, Justin (August 19, 2020). "My Digital Hero: Marina Nigrelli, Adobe". New Digital Age.
  7. ↑ "Marina Purkiss | Political Commentator, Writer & Campaigner". Marina Purkiss.
  8. ↑ "Oxford Debate. Trust, Corruption, and Politicians | Oxford Literary Festival". oxfordliteraryfestival.org.
  9. ↑ Lewis, Ffion (April 26, 2023). "Jacob Rees Mogg 'destroyed' by Marina Purkiss in interview". WalesOnline.
  10. ↑ Morris, Seren (April 26, 2023). "Who is Marina Purkiss? Commentator debates with Jacob Rees-Mogg on GB News". Evening Standard.
  11. ↑ Reporter, Millie Cooke-Political (April 26, 2023). "Jacob Rees-Mogg in furious Brexit clash with leftie Remoaner". Express.co.uk.
  12. ↑ "Jacob Rees-Mogg Clashes With His Own GB News Guest Over The 'Disgusting' Government". HuffPost UK. April 26, 2023.
  13. ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "Have I Got News For You Series 65, Episode 3". British Comedy Guide.
  14. ↑ Daily Express Writer Carole Malone Refuses To Engage With Marina Purkiss Over Safe Routes! on YouTube
  15. ↑ Gohil, Neha (October 22, 2021). "British-Italian woman slams 'chaos' after being held up at Border Force". MyLondon.
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