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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Will Labour recognise a Palestinian state?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer will reportedly use manifesto commitment to 'help recover some ground' with Muslim and progressive voters
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Will Labour really hike taxes by £2,000?
Today's Big Question Rishi Sunak controversially claimed Labour has £38.5bn worth of unfunded spending plans
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First TV election debate: who will win?
Today's Big Question Rishi Sunak wants to close the polling gap, while Keir Starmer hopes to look prime ministerial
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Will Keir Starmer's purge of the Labour left pay off?
Today's Big Question Diane Abbott is 'dismayed' by reports she may be blocked from running as a Labour candidate at the general election
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How many seats do Labour and the Tories need to win at the election?
In Depth Changes to constituency boundaries mean Keir Starmer needs an even bigger swing in 4 July election to form a majority
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When is the next UK general election?
In Depth Sudden announcement of 4 July date took politicians and voters by surprise
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4 July election: are Tory MPs onside with the date?
Today's Big Question Surprise announcement sparks 'bafflement' and 'fury' among some Conservatives
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show: five horticultural highlights
The Week Recommends The pick of the show gardens: from a 'Bridgerton'-inspired floral display to an edible skatepark
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What will happen next in Iran?
Today's Big Question The sudden death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi risks further instability in the crisis-stricken country
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Fico assassination attempt exposes deep divisions in Slovakia
The Explainer Violence lays bare the growing schism between older, nationalist Slovaks and younger, pro-Western liberals
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Is sex education under threat?
Talking Point New sex education guidance a 'drastic over-reaction' say critics
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King Charles portrait: 'mystique' or 'monstrosity'?
Talking Points While the artist hoped to portray the 'magic' of the monarchy, critics have lambasted the 'spooky' work
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How far will Keir Starmer go for power?
Today's Big Question Decision to admit right-wing MP into the party aligns with Labour's plan to woo former Tory voters
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Rishi Sunak's legacy: how the PM will be remembered
The Explainer 'Accidental prime minister' started with the 'weakest hand' of any British leader in the modern era
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UK general election: will there be any surprises?
Today's big question Labour could 'struggle' to win dozens of key target seats as the party's stance on Gaza alienates some voters
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Germany's far-right Reichsbürger movement
In The Spotlight Authorities say the conspiracy theorist and anti-semitic group – once dismissed as cranks – are of increasing concern
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Humza Yousaf quits: what next for devolution?
Today's Big Question The SNP leader has resigned as first minister after causing 'hurt and upset' to Scottish Greens
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Why is 2.5% UK's magic number when it comes to defence spending?
Today's Big Question New defence spending plans will make Britain 'largest defence power in Europe' says Rishi Sunak
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Is England coming round to St George's Day?
Today's Big Question Keir Starmer urges Labour's general election candidates to 'fly the flag' and celebrate the patron saint
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What do Bollywood deepfakes mean for global democracy?
Today's Big Question AI videos can be churned out 'at alarming speed' – and could sway millions of voters
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Is there a peaceful way forward for Israel and Iran?
Today's Big Question Tehran has initially sought to downplay the latest Israeli missile strike on its territory
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Winchcombe meteorite: space rock may reveal how water came to Earth
The Explainer New analysis of its violent journey confirms scientific theories on the origin of our planet's H2O
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Quiz of The Week: 6 - 12 April
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Rishi Sunak, Adidas Sambas and the end of a trend
Talking Point The prime minister has apologised after being accused of 'ruining' the popular trainers
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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