About Chris
Chris Middleton is a former BBC journalist turned independent writer, commentator, and satirist, known for covering British politics, culture, and society.With degrees in Philosophy and Journalism, Chris has worked extensively across print, broadcast, and online media, with by-lines in The Telegraph, The Critic, and appearances on GB News, TalkTV, and LBC.He is best known as the man behind Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers, a parody band whose single Freezing This Christmas raised over £80,000 for charity and made national and international headlines.
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Media Mentions
'You are very brave!' Martin Daubney praises former BBC journalist who was AXED for appearing on GB News
GB News
Independent journalist and commentator Chris Middleton loses job after releasing anti-Starmer song
The Spectator
Journalist Chris Middleton: The men behind the scathing anti-Starmer Christmas song
The Telegraph
Keir Starmer humiliated as Christmas song mocking him tops sales and downloads charts
The Express
Christmas Number One Favourite ‘Freezing This Christmas’ Writer Chris Middleton: “I Didn’t Expect Any Of This”
Talk TV
The freelance writer behind the anti-Starmer charity song that's surprise contender for festive number one
Daily Mail
Keir Starmer humiliated as Christmas song mocking him tops sales and downloads charts
MSN
‘Brilliant’: TV host reacts to hilarious anti-Keir Starmer parody song written by journalist Chris Middleton
Sky News Australia
Journalist Chris Middleton's ‘Freezing this Christmas’ Now Second Favourite For Christmas Number One
William Hill
BBC facing mounting pressure to play Christmas number one contender that mocks Sir Keir Starmer’s winter fuel cuts
The Sun
“PRESSURE The BBC To Play This” | Sir Starmer And The Granny Harmers Aiming For Xmas Number One
Talk TV
Chris Middleton's powerful protest anthem is making a bid for this year’s Christmas Number One.
Conservative Post
Media 'trying to avoid' Chris Middleton's chart-topping Keir Starmer Christmas parody song
The National
Chris Middleton's Freezing This Christmas (Parody Song) Hits The UK CHRISTMAS TOP 40
GB News
Will independent journalist Chris Middleton's ‘Freezing This Christmas’ top the charts?
Euro Weekly