 From 1997–2004, he also worked as Associate Editor of "The Spectator" under Boris Johnson’s editorship (before the latter became Mayor for London), was a Contributing Editor for "Prospect" magazine and a Consultant Editor on the "New York Sun".In his political career, Godson stood as candidate in Great Grimsby in 1997 and served as first Deputy Chairman of Kensington and Chelsea Conservative Association from 1995–98.Godson is author of "Himself Alone