She grew up in Harrow, and made an early appearance on a BBC website as an inconsolable fan after Italy were knocked out of the 2002 FIFA World Cup in the round of 16.
[3][4] Purkiss first became politically engaged in 2016, following the EU referendum,[5] using social media as a platform for commentary.
Purkiss has over 400,000 followers on Twitter, is a contributor to Byline Times, and co-hosts a 'politically charged (but fun)' podcast, The Trawl, with Jemma Forte.
[6] In April 2023, a discussion between Purkiss and Conservative politician Jacob Rees Mogg on GB News went viral.
[7][8] Later that week, Purkiss was a guest for the first time on the topical BBC TV panel game Have I Got News For You.