The Guardian’s parliamentary sketch writer, John Crace, lost his 20s to heroin. After 32 clean years, he explains how quitting is a lifelong process. Also today: Alex Hern on Mark Zuckerberg and internet regulation
, is at the top of his game. His waspish commentary on the daily chaos in parliament has won him fans across the political spectrum. It was Crace who coined phrases such as ‘the Maybot’ and ‘failing Grayling’.
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