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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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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Argentinian police arrest biggest online distributor of Nazi propaganda
Speed Reads Officials seized hundreds of texts glorifying Adolf Hitler, denying Holocaust and bearing swastikas
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Jobs for the boys: does the UK need a minister for men?
Conservative MP calls for dedicated cabinet role to combat 'crisis' in men's mental health and education
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Daniel Khalife escape: how secure are UK prisons?
Today's Big Question MPs and experts blame austerity cuts for chronic understaffing, overcrowding and inexperienced guards
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Quiz of The Week: 2 - 8 September
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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What does the royal family actually do?
feature From official state duties to charitable pursuits, most of the royals keep themselves busy
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Who knew what about flawed concrete in schools?
Under the Radar Government under pressure over RAAC crisis as experts have warned about risks since 1995
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Covid testing to be ramped up for winter
Speed Read Scientists fear UK could be ‘flying blind’ on infection rates due to lack of monitoring programmes
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Quiz of The Week: 26 August - 1 September
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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Can England fix its crumbling schools?
Today's Big Question Government hurriedly orders school closures, relocations and urgent repairs due to fears over unsafe concrete
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