Tom Cotterill

Tom Cotterill is the Acting Defence Editor at The Daily Telegraph, having transitioned from a senior reporter role at the Daily Mail. With over a decade of journalism experience, they began their career at their hometown paper, where they became the youngest chief reporter. Cotterill served as the Defence Correspondent for The News in Portsmouth, reporting on key military events and earning accolades, including JPI Media's News Journalist of the Year. Their investigative work contributed to national discussions on significant issues, including military welfare and government spending. Cotterill continues to cover defence issues extensively while leading reporting initiatives.