Subsequently, he worked for Mass Observation and later as Assistant and Literary Editor of the left-wing newspaper Tribune, before his call up for war service arrived in 1943. At Tribune his place was taken by George Orwell.
Following that, he held positions at Mass Observation and then served as an assistant and literary editor at the left-leaning Tribune newspaper until he received his wartime draft notice in 1943. When he left Tribune, George Orwell took over his role.