Claire Bates

I started out in the wonderful world of local papers, then moved to become a political correspondent at the House of Commons - there are still some secrets I won't tell! From there I became a producer at Sky News and a reporter for BBC News Online. When my first gorgeous boy was born with brain damage I became a full-time Mummy and his carer. Two more gorgeous boys later, and I have returned to work part-time. As much as I love tantrums and teething (!), I still adore meeting people, interviewing and writing.