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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How the MMR vaccine works
The Explainer UK health officials fear decline in jab coverage could see measles spread rapidly across the country
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Fasting to burger buffets: the weird and wonderful diets of politicians
In the Spotlight Rishi Sunak reportedly starts his week with a 36-hour fast
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Will the economy derail Xi's global plans?
Today's Big Question Declining stock markets and a continuing property slump are bad news for Chinese leader
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Quiz of The Week: 20 - 26 January
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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The politics of music: should political rallies use well-known songs?
Talking Points The Smiths star Johnny Marr is latest musician to object to use of his music at a Donald Trump rally
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Fiscal headroom: can the UK afford more tax cuts?
Today's Big Question Lower borrowing costs could give the Chancellor more room for manoeuvre in upcoming Budget
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Rwanda policy: the new asylum plan explained
The Explainer The Rwanda Bill is likely to face significant challenges in the House of Lords
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Science behind cloning monkeys is helping advance medical research
The Explainer The first rhesus monkey to be successfully cloned after many failed attempts has raised concerns among animal welfare groups
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Quiz of The Week: 13 - 19 January
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Isaac Levido: the Australian strategist charged with delivering a Tory election victory
In the Spotlight The Conservative Party is looking to the successful campaign director to deliver a historic fifth triumph at the polls
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The 'adorable Irishness' of The Bear's Ayo Edebiri
In the Spotlight How the award-winning actor has been claimed by the nation as a daughter of Ireland
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Rishi Sunak faces 'Conservative meltdown' over Rwanda bill
Speed Read Boris Johnson and Lee Anderson join Tory rebels who want migrant policy strengthened
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Post Office scandal: should Alan Bates turn down 'tainted' knighthood?
Talking Point Downing Street says it would be 'common sense' to honour former subpostmaster who led fight for justice
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Keir Starmer and the CPS: Labour's Achilles heel?
Talking Point Labour leader was head of the CPS when three of its cases resulted in Post Office scandal convictions
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Stormont stalemate: can devolution in Northern Ireland still work?
The Explainer Latest deadline looms as DUP remains in ‘haggle mode’ with UK government
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TB Joshua: the disgraced Nigerian televangelist
In the Spotlight The late church leader allegedly subjected followers to sexual assault and abuse over nearly 20 years
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What happens behind the scenes in Whitehall when power changes hands
Under the radar Preparations must begin for a possible transition of power to a Labour government, says think tank
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Lululemon, Elon Musk and the debate over diversity and inclusion
Talking Point 'Laudable' efforts to increase diversity in the workplace are now being 'weaponised' in the US
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Boeing blowout: how safe is flying?
The Explainer The Week looks at the statistics on modern air travel safety
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Lib Dems in 2024: on cusp of electoral breakthrough?
Talking Point Anti-Conservative sentiment could see Ed Davey's party winning '30 to 40 seats' at next election
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Quiz of The Week: 30 December - 5 Jan
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week's news?
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Epstein files released: Prince Andrew back in the spotlight
Talking Points Duke of York named in nearly 1,000 pages of newly released court files
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Alice Wood: student guilty of killing boyfriend with car
Speed Read Judge tells Manchester University student she may 'never be released' after murdering her partner
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Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Mary: a guide to Denmark's next king and queen
In the Spotlight Queen Margrethe II is stepping down after 52 years on Denmark's throne
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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