Contributors
Thank you for your interest in Comment Central.
We only accept original comment pieces and ask that all submissions comply with the following guidelines:
- Pieces should not exceed 750 words
- Spell out names rather than using acronyms
- Links to further reading are permissible provided they are not commercial in nature
- Generic press releases are not accepted
- Product promotion is not accepted
- Comments about events, such as budgets, sporting occasions and international gatherings, need to be submitted during or very shortly after those events to be considered
What topics do Comment Central cover?
We are keen to hear a wide range of views and are particularly interested in comment pieces on the following topics:
- Politics and current affairs
- Environment
- Health and social care
- Education
- Business & technology
Author biography
- All submissions should be attached with your full name, headshot and a short biography
- We are happy to link to a personal or organisation website in the biography
All submissions should be sent to our Editorial team: editor@commentcentral.co.uk
John Margerison is an international entrepreneur focused on building trust-first, human-in-the-loop AI systems for enterprise.
He is the CEO and founder of XFactorAi, the AI communications platform pioneering AI systems for enterprises and government environments. XFactorAi’s proprietary technology powers WorkPilot, which enables large enterprises to embed AI into their communications to streamline workflows, ensure compliance, and drive results.
Alongside XFactorAi, John maintains an investment portfolio through his family office.
John writes a regular newsletter about building trust-first AI for enterprises.
John Fingland Mason (born 15 May 1957) is a Scottish independent politician and accountant who represented Glasgow Shettleston as a Member of the Scottish Parliament from 2011 to 2026. Prior to this, he served as Member of Parliament for Glasgow East between 2008 and 2010, and as a Glasgow City Councillor from 1998 to 2008. Originally a member of the Scottish National Party, Mason was expelled from the party in 2024 after having the whip withdrawn for arguing that Israeli actions during the Gaza war did not constitute genocide.
Throughout his political career, Mason has been involved in charity work and is known for his views on social policy as a practising Christian, including his opposition to abortion for social reasons. He has attracted considerable controversy for comments and beliefs that critics have characterised as transphobic and homophobic, for describing the Irish Republican Army as freedom fighters, and for keeping his SNP office open to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Mason writes commentary for Comment Central.
John Joseph McNally is a Scottish politician who represented Falkirk in the House of Commons from 2015 until standing down in 2024. Born on 1 February 1951, he served as a Member of Parliament for the Scottish National Party during a significant period in Scottish and UK politics that encompassed the Brexit referendum and its aftermath, as well as renewed debates over Scottish independence.
Throughout his nine years in Parliament, McNally contributed to legislative discussions affecting his Falkirk constituents and broader Scottish interests as part of the SNP's Westminster contingency. His tenure coincided with the party's strong presence in the Commons following its landslide success in Scotland during the 2015 general election. After nearly a decade of parliamentary service, he chose not to seek re-election in 2024. McNally writes commentary for Comment Central, offering insights drawn from his experience in Westminster and his perspective on Scottish political affairs.
John Milne served as a British geologist and mining engineer during the latter half of the nineteenth century and early twentieth century. Born on 30 December 1850, he dedicated his professional career to geological research and engineering work, whilst also developing significant expertise in seismology through his pioneering work on horizontal seismograph technology. His contributions to the field of earth sciences helped advance understanding of seismic activity during a formative period for the discipline.
Throughout his career until his death on 31 July 1913, Milne combined his geological and engineering knowledge with his technical innovations in measuring earthquakes. His work on the horizontal seismograph represented an important development in scientific instrumentation for monitoring and studying seismic events. He writes commentary on geological matters, natural hazards policy, and scientific innovation for Comment Central.
Johnston Busingye is a Rwandan lawyer and diplomat who currently serves as the High Commissioner of Rwanda to the United Kingdom. Before taking up his diplomatic posting, he held one of the most senior legal positions in Rwanda's government as Minister of Justice and Attorney General, a role he occupied from 2013 to 2022. During his nearly decade-long tenure leading the Ministry of Justice, Busingye was responsible for overseeing the country's legal framework and justice system during a significant period of institutional development in Rwanda.
As High Commissioner to the UK, Busingye represents Rwandan interests in one of its key bilateral relationships whilst drawing on his extensive background in law and governance. His legal expertise and experience at the highest levels of government provide him with distinctive insight into questions of justice, rule of law, and governance in post-conflict societies. Johnston Busingye writes commentary for Comment Central.
Jonas Balkus is a master's student in International Relations at the University of Oxford, and a recent graduate from Durham University.
