David Dinsmore has been appointed to a senior communications role in government to enhance communication strategies. He previously served as the editor of the Sun from 2013 to 2015 and has held various senior roles within the publication, including managing editor. His journalism career started with the Scottish Sun in 1990. Dinsmore faced controversy in 2014 for the Sun's inclusion of topless women on page three, leading to public criticism. He is not the first tabloid journalist to enter government communication roles, following others such as Andy Coulson and Alastair Campbell.
David Dinsmore, a former editor of the Sun, will assume a senior communications role within the government, focusing on enhancing its communications strategy.
Dinsmore's career began at the Scottish Sun in 1990, leading to significant roles including editor and managing editor at the Sun, making him a seasoned figure in journalism.
While at the Sun, Dinsmore faced controversy, being named sexist of the year in 2014 for the publication's policy of featuring topless women on page three.
Dinsmore is the latest in a line of former tabloid journalists transitioning into governmental communication roles, indicating a trend in this career path.
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