Rival candidates for the Labour deputy leadership role, Bridget Phillipson and Lucy Powell, faced off in a hustings at the close of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. The event …
Harriet Lawson
Harriet Lawson
Harriet Lawson is a cultural commentator and political columnist with a background in history and media studies. She examines how art, literature, and popular culture intersect with political identity and public debate in modern Britain. At News To Date, Harriet writes reflective and incisive pieces that bridge the creative and civic worlds with wit, depth, and clarity.
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The UK government plans to extend the waiting period before refugees can apply for permanent settlement. Currently set at five years, this timeline will increase under new asylum reforms. Additionally, …
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has declared that Britain’s political crossroads is a moment of significant choice for the country. Speaking at the Labour Party conference, Starmer aims to inject …
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The UK government, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, is set to introduce a new initiative offering guaranteed paid work placements for young people who have been unemployed or out of …
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The recent decision to purchase 12 F-35A fighter jets has triggered widespread debate about the UK’s nuclear weapons policy, raising critical questions about international treaty obligations and national defense priorities. …
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Speculation over an Andy Burnham leadership challenge has intensified after the Greater Manchester mayor confirmed Labour MPs have urged him to challenge Keir Starmer. His comments arrive at a moment …
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In a rare and closely watched event, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and former US President Donald Trump held a joint press conference at Chequers, the Prime Minister’s country …
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The government is totally committed to constructing 1.5 million houses in England by the end of the current Parliament in 2029, according to a statement made by Steve Reed, the …
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Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, has fired Peter Mandelson from his job as the UK’s Ambassador to the US. This comes after additional Mandelson Epstein emails were found that …
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Emily Thornberry and Paula Barker have officially exited the Labour deputy leadership contest, narrowing the field to three remaining candidates vying to succeed Angela Rayner. To advance, candidates must secure …