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Freelance Journalist | History at Oxford | Director of Strategy at yPolitics | 2026 Intern at GGF | 2025 Intern at New Statesman | hattie.simpson@hotmail.com

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Whitehall's "lack of understanding" holding back northern growth, says Chi Onwurah MP

Whitehall's "lack of understanding" holding back northern growth, says Chi Onwurah MP

The North’s research strengths will not turn into growth until Whitehall understands the region and investors…

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Devolution Minister puts councils at heart of next phase of devolution

Devolution Minister puts councils at heart of next phase of devolution

Councils must be put back on a secure financial footing if the next phase of devolution is to work, Local Gov…

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Business rates holding back high streets, warn Chris Evans MP and the Post Office

Business rates holding back high streets, warn Chris Evans MP and the Post Office

High street businesses are being held back by a business rates system that favours out-of-town retail, Caerph…

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Labour must find the words to sum up its purpose, former No 10 adviser says

Labour must find the words to sum up its purpose, former No 10 adviser says

Labour under Andy Burnham has a clear sense of purpose but has yet to find the language to sum it up, former …

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Government must support parents as well as schools to cut absences, says Early Education Minister

Government must support parents as well as schools to cut absences, says Early Education Minister

The Government must support parents as well as schools if it is to bring school absence rates down, Early Edu…

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'I Often Worry It Will Be Me': Are We Doing Enough To Protect Politicians?

'I Often Worry It Will Be Me': Are We Doing Enough To Protect Politicians?

Ann Widdecombe was the third UK politician to have been murdered in a decade. Zoe Crowther and Hattie Simpson…

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Oxford hit by second major data breach of the term as CareerConnect hacked

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By Hattie Simpson Verified
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The University of Oxford has informed students of a data security incident involving GTI, the company which provides the University Careers Service platform CareerConnect. In an email sent to students on late Friday afternoon, the University said the breach involved “student names and email addresses”, adding that “user passwords and any other personal data were not obtained”.
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Protest held outside Linacre College over allegations of racism and mistreatment of ex-employee

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By Stanley Arlidge, Hattie Simpson Verified
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A protest took place outside Linacre College on Monday evening in support of a former kitchen worker who has brought an employment tribunal claim against the college over allegations of racism, bullying, and unsafe working conditions. Around 60 people gathered outside the college from 5.30pm, holding signs reading “Justice for Joe” and “I stand with Joe”. Protestors also chanted “shame” towards the college.
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Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur denied entry to UK days before Oxford Union and Oxford Speaks events

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By Hattie Simpson Verified
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Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, both due to speak at the Oxford Union later this week, have been barred from entering the UK after the Home Office revoked their Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs). Uygur and Piker had been scheduled to appear for an event advertised as “Joint Event & Student Head-to-Head” at the Union on 6th June. Both were also due to take part in events at South by Southwest London (SXSW), a music, film, and technology festival.
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