Lucy Johnston

Lucy Johnston is a veteran investigative journalist with over three decades of experience, currently serving as Health and Social Affairs Editor at the Sunday Express. She began her career in 1992 as part of the original editorial team at The Big Issue, rising to Assistant Editor before transitioning to The Observer as an investigative reporter. Her undercover work at the Sunday Express exposed systemic failures in elderly care facilities, leading to high-profile resignations and policy changes. Johnston specializes in healthcare access, mental health reform, and pharmaceutical industry accountability, often employing undercover investigations and data-driven reporting. She won the 2001 Genesis Award for her work on animal research ethics. Her campaigns frequently challenge institutional practices, advocating for vulnerable populations through investigative storytelling.