Harriet Marsden, The Week UK
Harriet Marsden is a writer for The Week, mostly covering UK and global news and politics. Before joining the site in 2023, she was a freelance journalist for seven years, specialising in social affairs and culture. She worked for The Guardian, The Times and The Independent, and regularly contributed articles to The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, The New Statesman, Tortoise Media, Metro and many other titles, as well as appearing on BBC Radio London, Times Radio and Woman’s Hour.
In 2021, she was awarded the "journalist-at-large" fellowship by the Local Trust charity, and spent a year travelling independently to some of England’s most deprived areas to write about community activism. She has also worked as a journalist in Bolivia, Colombia and Spain, and has a master’s in international journalism from City University, London. As an undergraduate at the University of Cambridge, she studied modern languages, specialising in Latin America. She has developed a particular interest in feminism and gender equality, contributing eight chapters to DK’s The Feminism Book and regularly appearing as a commentator on women’s issues. She has also written a historical fiction novel on the wives of Henry VIII. In 2023, she attended the 67th Commission on the Status of Women as a UN Women UK delegate. Find her at @harriet1marsden on Twitter.
Latest articles by Harriet Marsden, The Week UK
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Bad Bunny joins in criticism of AI music
Speed Read Concern growing in music industry over generative learning, unauthorised impersonations and copyright issues
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Why is the US arming Taiwan?
Today's Big Question Washington approves millions in arms packages to protect diplomatic ally, despite fury from China
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Anastrozole: the daily breast cancer pill tipped to save thousands of lives
The Explainer Existing treatment approved for preventative use under 'pioneering' NHS drug repurposing scheme
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Berlusconi family vs. bunga bunga showgirls: the cash payments row
The Explainer Former Italian PM's children halt allowance paid to women involved in scandals and reportedly attempt to 'evict' them
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Quiz of The Week: 28 October - 3 November
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Humanitarian pause: what it means and how it differs from a ceasefire
The Explainer World divided between calling for a complete cessation of fighting and a temporary truce to allow aid to reach Gaza
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Quiz of The Week: 21 - 27 October
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Why fears of another war between Armenia and Azerbaijan are growing
The Explainer After seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh region, further conflict between bitter enemies could draw in Turkey, Russia, France and Iran
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Are the Baltics under threat?
Today's big question Damage to undersea pipelines, bomb threats and cyberattacks increase suspicion of Russian hostility
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How US sanctions relief could revitalise Venezuela
The Explainer Biden eases pressure on Maduro in exchange for 'free and fair elections' in poverty-stricken country
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Trump's gagging order: making a mockery of free speech?
Talking Point Former president is barred from attacking prosecutors or witnesses in criminal case
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Britain's new coins, inspired by King Charles III
In Pictures Royal Mint unveils eight designs reflecting the King's love of nature
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What does the Polish election mean for the future of the EU?
Today's Big Question Opposition leader Donald Tusk claims ruling PiS party plans 'Polexit'
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How incel culture is on the rise in UK schools
The Explainer Teachers report students to counter-terrorism Prevent scheme amid 'scourge' of misogyny and sexual abuse
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Quiz of The Week: 23 - 29 September
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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What is a 'feminist approach' to cancer care?
The Explainer 800,000 women die from 'preventable' cancers each year due to 'patriarchy', landmark study finds
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How do we calculate mass deaths?
The Explainer Recent revisions to 9/11, Libyan flood and Covid-19 death tolls raise questions over estimates
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A Ukraine election in 2024: how it would work
The Explainer Zelenskyy hints that country is ready for March polls but logistical, security and democratic obstacles remain
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Journalists in UK courts: question of transparency?
Under the radar Proposed changes to justice system include excluding reporters from rape and sexual assault trials
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Quiz of The Week: 16 - 22 September
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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Asteroid sample on way to Earth may help answer Big Bang questions
Speed Read Capsule of dust from Bennu will probably show signs of water and carbon: the building blocks of life
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School's out: are term-time holidays acceptable?
Talking Point Parents struggle to afford summer travel price hikes, but face threat of fines and disrupted education
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Met Police clean-up: more than 1,000 officers suspended or on restricted duties
'Eye-watering' figures show scale of challenge to restore public trust
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Quiz of The Week: 9 - 15 September
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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