Alex is a writer and actor. He was born in Greece and has lived in the UK since 1990. He has a background in law and market investigation. He writes regularly for the Guardian, the New Statesman, BBC Radio and is currently covering the Greek crisis for revolutionary start-up Byline. He cares part-time for his mum who has dementia and worries about her full-time. Having experienced homelessness, he is a keen poverty campaigner. He blogs at sturdyblog.wordpress.com