Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK
Sorcha Bradley is a writer at The Week and a regular on The Week Unwrapped podcast. She worked at The Week magazine for a year and a half after joining in 2019 and then took up her current role with the digital team, where she mostly covers UK current affairs and politics. Before joining The Week, Sorcha worked at slow-news start-up Tortoise Media, where she covered topics ranging from artificial intelligence to the inner workings of tech giants such as Amazon. She has also written for Sky News, The Sunday Times, the London Evening Standard and Grazia magazine, among other publications.
She has a master’s in newspaper journalism from City, University of London, where she specialised in political journalism. For her undergraduate degree, she read English literature and classical studies at the University of Bristol. She caught the journalism bug while studying at Bristol, where she was news editor for the university paper, Epigram. Find her on Twitter @sorchabradley.
Latest articles by Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK
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What does far-right election victory mean for Austria?
Today's Big Question The far-right, anti-migrant FPÖ has 'deep roots' in Austria's political history
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Neom: can Saudi Arabia sell its futuristic city to Western visitors?
In the Spotlight Social media influencers' attempts to promote life in Saudi Arabia's purpose-built desert city have had a mixed reception
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Is the UK ready for floods?
Today's Big Question Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in England and Wales, with 'thousands' of flood defences in a state of disrepair
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The claims against Mohamed Al Fayed
The Explainer Dozens of women have claimed they were sexually assaulted or raped by the billionaire former owner of Harrods, who died last year
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Rupert Murdoch's behind-closed-doors succession court battle
The Explainer Media mogul's legal dispute with three of his children over control of his influential empire begins today
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Animals and their understanding of death
The Explainer A new scientific discipline promises to bring us closer to knowing how different species react to dying
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'Reform or die': is this the end of the NHS as we know it?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer has said there will be no extra funding for the NHS without major reforms after publication of a damning report into the health service
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What next for the Green Party?
In the Spotlight The Green Party, which now has four MPs in parliament, is keen to promote itself as a "serious political force"
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Thirlwall Inquiry: how were Lucy Letby killings able to happen?
The Explainer The independent hearings, which begin this week, will aim to 'seek answers for the victims' families and ensure lessons are learned'
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Is Benjamin Netanyahu doing enough to secure release of hostages?
Today's Big Question Israeli PM will not give up control over a strategic corridor, despite widespread protests following hostage deaths
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Why have Ofsted scrapped one-word school ratings?
Today's Big Question Watchdog's controversial gradings to be replaced by new 'report cards'
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How does Telegram work and why is it controversial?
The Explainer The messaging platform has long been criticised for its soft approach to moderation, with claims this facilitates criminal content
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Does Labour have a cronyism problem?
Today's Big Question Labour accused of creating a 'chumocracy by stealth' through civil service appointments
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Waterspouts: the water tornado thought to have caused Sicily tragedy
The Explainer Rare phenomenon thought to have caused the death of six people including British businessman Mike Lynch
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Labour's immigration plans: tough action or Tory-lite?
Talking Point Yvette Cooper says the government is aiming to deport 14,500 illegal migrants in the next six months
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Can Blinken secure 'last chance' Gaza ceasefire deal?
Today's Big Question US optimism over a decisive breakthrough is met with cynicism by Israeli and Hamas officials
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Will new towns fix the UK's housing crisis?
Today's Big Question The government plans to create communities of at least 10,000 homes to tackle the chronic shortage of houses
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Akon's Senegalese 'Wakanda' city in peril
Under the Radar Senegal officials say they will take back land granted for the futuristic project unless more progress is made
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Are too many students going to university this year?
Today's Big Question Clearing is a 'buyer's market' for those who missed their grades or are looking to 'upgrade'
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Can the UK successfully evacuate British nationals from Lebanon?
Today's Big Question The government has stepped up plans for a 'Dunkirk-style' evacuation of British nationals from the country
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Elon Musk and politics: is X owner playing dangerous game?
Talking Point Politicians are struggling to deal with Musk's use of X as 'his own personal political bullhorn'
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Is Britain about to 'boil over'?
Today's Big Question A message shared across far-right groups listed more than 30 potential targets for violence in the UK today
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Does the EDL still exist?
In the Spotlight Merseyside police identified the Islamophobic group as playing a key role in the disorder, which broke out in Southport before spreading to other towns and cities
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Can Labour get away with tax rises?
Today's Big Question The chancellor has said taxes will have to go up to fill a £22bn hole in public finances
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