Sonia Sodha

Sonia Sodha is an accomplished journalist and policy expert currently serving as the Chief Leader Writer and Columnist at the Observer, as well as the Deputy Opinion Editor at the Guardian since September 2014. Notable for setting The Observer's editorial line and writing engaging columns on politics, social, and economic issues, Sonia has received widespread acclaim for writing that is clear, thoughtful, and balanced. Additional roles include serving as a Trustee for Trust For London, and previously holding positions such as Head of Public Services & Consumer Rights at Which?, Senior Policy Adviser to Ed Miliband, and Head of Policy and Strategy at The Social Research Unit at Dartington. Sonia's academic background includes a Master of Philosophy in Political Science and Government and a First Class MA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford.