Eleanor Longman-Rood
18 February 2022
Prince Andrew may have escaped the courtroom, but there are still questions to be answered
What is the Duke of York’s role in public life now? And, where will the money for his out-of-court settlement come from? Explanations for these issues must not be avoided nor swept under the carpet
Read the full article11 February 2022
Cressida Dick was right to go. But the Met’s problems do not begin and end at the top
Sadiq Khan is not the only one who lost confidence in the Met police commissioner. However, the issues at play go deeper than requiring new leadership
Read the full article10 February 2022
“I wrote the book in a tantrum”: Edel Coffey on motherhood, breaking points and Sarah Jessica Parker
The author’s debut novel was born out of rage against the way mothers are expected to do it all. It’s about two characters battling pressure, trauma and grief. But, ultimately, it could be anyone’s story - and it is
Read the full article01 February 2022
Unfiltered, unapologetic and extraordinary: Will the return of the BBC Three live up to its new tagline?
Following the success of Fleabag, Normal People and Drag Race UK, the channel returns after six years online. Now, it just needs the scheduled content to match the hype.
Read the full article21 January 2022
Tearful Adele trumps Brexit border chaos in the British news agenda
While all eyes are focussed on Partygate, or even Adele postponing her entire Las Vegas residency, British businesses face exponential border queues. But, media outlets aren’t interested.
Read the full article15 January 2022
It’s happened again. No, not another party at Downing Street
As the national dialogue is swamped with Partygate, yet another young woman has been killed. Her name was Ashling Murphy, she was 23 years old and she was going for a run.
Read the full article12 January 2022
Over 50 years on, the sexism and double standards in A Very British Scandal are still with us
The BBC’s three-part dramatisation of the notorious case of Argyll v Argyll is a scandalous tale of egoism and hypocrisy.
Read the full article14 December 2021
No Tucker Carlson, “feminised” is not an insult
The Fox News host said during his interview with Nigel Farage that contracting Covid had, like others, emasculated, weakened and feminised Boris Johnson. But becoming feminine is not a synonym for weakness, nor has it got anything to do with the virus.
Read the full article26 November 2021
The Suffragettes and the Black Friday you’ve never heard of
History is home to various Black Fridays. In 1910, one such day had nothing to do with bargains, and everything to do with cost.
Read the full article21 October 2021
When it comes to cases of sexual assault, we are still asking the wrong questions
With cases like Emily Ratajkowski's, two lines of enquiry are usually made. Both of which miss the point.
Read the full article04 October 2021
Women don’t feel safe, and that isn’t our fault
We need to stop being told we aren't streetwise. Instead, there needs to be a sustainable method to keep women safe
Read the full article15 September 2021
The Extraordinary Story of… Lily Ebert
Lily Ebert journeyed from Hungary to Auschwitz to Leipzig, and now, North London. A gold pendant her mother gave her went with her every step of the way - quite literally
Read the full article24 August 2021
The Extraordinary Story of … the R.38 airship
100 years ago today, thousands of people witnessed the R.38 airship explode in the air, fall from the sky and plummet in the Humber estuary
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06 July 2021
Michel Barnier holds his tongue when questioned on UK Brexit negotiators
05 July 2021
France to consider compulsory vaccinations for healthcare workers
01 July 2021
Frustration as Turkey formally withdraws from violence against women treaty
29 June 2021
Czech president Miloš Zeman causes fury in calling transgender people ‘disgusting’
24 June 2021
Ursula von der Leyen pledges action against Hungary’s new anti-LGBT law
23 June 2021
Priti Patel accuses EU countries of treating British people unfairly
23 June 2021
Britain’s message of hope to Europe on the referendum’s 5th anniversary
21 June 2021
EU welcomes ‘progress’ in talks with Iran to restore 2015 nuclear deal
18 June 2021
Northern Ireland power-sharing hangs in the balance after Poots resigns
16 June 2021
PMQs: Ian Blackford drops truth bomb over post-Brexit trade deal with Australia
15 June 2021
Liz Truss urged to let parliament ‘take back control’ with Brexit trade deal scrutiny
