A recent High Court order prohibiting the use of a hotel in Epping to house asylum seeker housing arrangements creates both legal and political issues for the UK government. Less …
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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After a lot of controversy surrounding one of the shortlisted authors, the 2025 Polari Prize, a prestigious UK literary award, has been formally called off. The argument is about John …
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The long -running dance competition show Strictly low dancing is now at the center of an official police investigation, after allegations of strict drugs involving two anonymous participants. The Metropolitan …
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The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been described as a potential turning point in Ukraine peace negotiations progress. Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized …
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The recent rally in London supporting the banned group Palestine Action resulted in over 500 arrests, demonstrating the escalating tensions around political activism in the UK. The event, staged in …
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Rushanara Ali, the minister of homelessness, resigned after coming under increasing fire for her role in a contentious rent hike. She said the home was being sold when she terminated …
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The Chinese owners of British Steel are asking the UK government for hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money to keep the Scunthorpe steelworks open. This is a big …
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Kemi Badenoch, the head of the Conservative Party, talked about important events from her childhood and political career in an exclusive interview. Badenoch talks about how her strong sense of …
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The UK-French small boats plan aimed at curtailing dangerous Channel crossings has officially come into pressure. Under the brand new deal, migrants arriving in the UK with the aid of …
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Politics
Will the UK Recognise Palestinian statehood recognition Amid Hostage Concerns and Legal Debate?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is listening to the hostages taken by Hamas and their families, including British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari. Still, he remains committed to Palestinian statehood recognition unless …