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28 brilliant female political journalists to follow immediately
Because these are turbulent times, people.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Opinion
This young girl just proved why poverty is so often a female burden
Dispatches Growing Up Poor was a wake-up call to us all.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Campaigners call for law change over “rough sex gone wrong” defence claims in court
It's time to take action on it.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
BBC apologises for Andrew Marr’s comment on Priti Patel “laughing”
The BBC has found itself apologising a lot recently. But why?
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- Hollie Richardson
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- Hollie Richardson
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What is the government’s landmark new environment bill?
And how will Brexit affect it?
People
Gina Miller: Meet the woman who defeated the government’s unlawful actions, twice
She took Boris Johnson to the Supreme Court.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Campaigners call on government to legislate safe zones around abortion clinics
Women seeking abortion shouldn't have to face anti-choice protesters.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Opinion
“Why I’ll probably never own a home, or even be able to afford rent when I’m older”
We'll not be able to afford rents in our retirement, according to a new report.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
This is how much sleep the government is urging you to get each night
It is about to publish new official guidelines, according to a report.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
Windrush Day honours a wronged generation, but the government’s celebrations feel hypocritical
Wrongful deportations, denied healthcare and loss of homes happened while she served as prime minister.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
“Why can you get fined for dropping a cigarette on the street, but not for harassing women?”
France has made cat-calling illegal, why can’t we?
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- Hollie Richardson
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- Hollie Richardson
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Weekend evenings are the loneliest times for us, so how can we make things better?
A new campaign inspired by Jo Cox has been launched.
Life
Why Francesca Martinez’s viral Question Time video on disability can’t go ignored
Martinez said the government has “blood on their hands” over its treatment of people living with a disability.
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- Hollie Richardson
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Life
This is why MPs are calling for a ban on gagging orders on victims of sexual harassment
NDAs should not be used as an excuse not to investigate allegations of abuse and harassment.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
Porn should be banned on buses and trains to protect women, say MPs
The group is looking at how to protect women and girls from sexual harassment in public.
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- Sarah Shaffi
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Life
3 women on whether the government’s new domestic abuse bill goes far enough
A survivor, a legal expert and a campaigner discuss the merits of the government’s ‘landmark’ new legislation.
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- Moya Crockett
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Long Reads
“I am a survivor of domestic abuse. This is my story”
Warning: this story might be difficult to read.
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- Stylist Team
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Opinion
A suicide prevention minister won't solve the mental health crisis
Woefully inadequate funding for mental health services is the real taboo we need to tackle.
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- Heidi Scrimgeour
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- Justine Greening
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Justine Greening: Being in a same sex relationship is something to celebrate
"It’s hard to be at your best when you can’t be yourself"
Life
This is how much rich men outnumber rich women in the UK
“Scandalous” new government data reveals the extent of the gender pay gap among top and average earners
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- Moya Crockett
- Published