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Trevor Phillips

(1953-), Journalist and broadcaster

(Mark) Trevor Phillips

Sitter in 4 portraits
Appointed Chairman of the Commission for Racial Equality in January 2003 and Deputy Chairman of the London Assembly, Greater London Authority (2001-2002). Phillips first came to prominence as President of the National Union of Students (1978-80) before embarking on a career in broadcasting and journalism, notably as Editor and Presenter for the London Programme. Co-author with his brother Mike Phillips, of Windrush: The Irresistible Rise of Multi-Racial Britain which accompanied the BBC television series and won an award for Best Documentary Series (1998). He was awarded an OBE in 1999.

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Trevor Phillips

by Jane Bown
bromide print, 1999
NPG P758(6)

Trevor Phillips

by Donald MacLellan
toned bromide print, 6 November 1997
NPG x88752

Trevor Phillips

by Jillian Edelstein
bromide print, 1998
NPG x87282

Trevor Phillips

by Chris Clunn
bromide fibre print, 28 July 1998
NPG x87867

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Mike Phillips (brother)

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London

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