The Indiependent • 15th August 2023

YouTube is More Popular than TikTok for Discovering New Books

A new report has found that YouTube is more popular than TikTok as a platform for 14-25 year olds to find books.

Nielsen Book Data reports that 34% of young people discover new books on YouTube, compared to 32% on TikTok. This suggests that longer form content, including in depth reading vlogs and reviews, is more popular among readers who want to find their next favourite book.

This survey comes after the growing popularity of book-related content in the last few years. The once-niche communi

Empoword Journalism • 10th August 2023

Donald Trump Charged With Bid To Overturn 2020 Election

Former US President, Donald Trump, has been indicted on four charges relating to the 2020 election and the Capitol riots which took place on 6th January 2021.

What is an indictment?

An indictment is defined as a formal accusation, and it is one of the first steps a prosecutor takes to bring a case to trial. It states that it is believed a person has committed a crime, and contains basic information about the charges being brought against them.

What are the charges?

This indictment relates to

Empoword Journalism • 5th August 2023

How Anti-Homeless Architecture Is Anti-Human

Can you remember a time when you have been out in public and seen a cluster of metal spikes on the pavement? Or a time when you have struggled to find a comfortable place to sit? This is not accidental, this is anti-homeless architecture.

Anti-homeless architecture can be described as defensive, hostile, or exclusionary design. These terms underpin the notion that our cities are built to exclude certain types of people. The supposed intention behind these hostile structures is to prevent crime

Empoword Journalism • 28th July 2023

Empoword Explains: UK by-election results

On Thursday 20th July, UK by-elections took place in Somerton and Frome, Selby and Ainsty, and Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

In the UK, by-elections take place in a constituency when an MP’s seat has become vacant. This could be because an MP has resigned, passed away, has been declared bankrupt, taken a seat in the House of Lords, or been convicted of a criminal offence.

What were the by-election results?

The constituency of Somerton and Frome in South-West England had been held by Conservativ

Empoword Journalism • 24th June 2023

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn breakup: A Feminist Response

Taylor Swift and actor Joe Alwyn have ended their 6-year relationship. While many fans are upset about the news, and her subsequent relationship with Matty Healy, responses have been repeatedly tainted with sexist tones.

Swift and Alwyn reportedly met for the first time at the 2016 Met Gala, while Swift was still dating Calvin Harris. A year later, it was reported that Swift and Alwyn had been dating for a few months but had decided to keep their relationship private. In the following years, th

Empoword Journalism • 23rd June 2023

Outrage as first Partygate video leaked

After the Sue Gray report, many thought that the ‘Partygate’ scandal was over, but it is back in the spotlight in recent weeks. After former Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned as an MP, the first ever video of policy makers partying has emerged.

What does the ‘Partygate’ video show?

The infamous ‘Partygate’ video, released by The Mirror, was recorded on 14 December 2020 when the UK public faced strict lockdown restrictions. Attendees can be seen drinking, laughing, and dancing, all in front

Katie Nelmes

Empoword Journalism • 30th January 2023

'Spare' by Prince Harry: Review

The much anticipated memoir, Spare by Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex, became the fastest selling non-fiction book in the UK since records began. The title refers to the royal tradition of having an heir to the throne, and a ‘spare.’

The core themes of the book are the press and mental health. The media treatment of Harry is linked to his status as a spare because he provided distractions so members of the family look good in comparison. Harry explains that the book is his attempt to explain to

Empoword Journalism • 6th January 2023

Harry and Meghan: Moving Forward

Royal couple, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have been subject to an onslaught of scrutiny by the media and the public. Their recent documentary series, which was Netflix’s ‘biggest documentary debut yet’, saw the couple take control of their narrative and tell their truth.

The six-part series revealed never before seen footage of the couple’s departure from royal duties, their travels to Canada and Los Angeles, and footage of their young children, Archie and Lilibet. The documentary was far f

Empoword Journalism • 24th October 2022

Truss resigns: What next for the Conservative Party?

Disclaimer: the following article was written before Rishi Sunak was announced as Prime Minister on 24 October 2022

On Thursday, Prime Minister Liz Truss announced her resignation. This makes her the shortest serving Prime Minister in British history, serving for only 44 days. But what legacy does Truss leave behind? Will the divided Conservative Party be healed by a new leader, or will the UK face more political and economic turmoil?

Ultimately, Truss inherited a political crisis. The previou

The Indiependent • 6th October 2022

Arise Sir Keir: Is the Labour leader really a PM in waiting?

In two and a half years as Labour leader, Keir Starmer has struggled to make an impact. The public failed to recognise and remember him and his policies, with some polls showing that ‘almost half of voters do not know what Sir Keir Starmer stands for’. Starmer’s once-forgettable reputation and apparent lack of forward-thinking led him to be dubbed as “Captain Hindsight” by Boris Johnson. But the recent party conference seemed to mark a turning point for Sir Keir and after a disastrous start to L

Empoword Journalism • 14th September 2022

The Essential Guide To Political Podcasts

Keeping up to date with the news can be overwhelming, even at the best of times. Whether you’re studying politics, or just want to understand more about what’s going on, this is an essential list of podcasts from all sides of the political spectrum to explain what is happening in the world of politics in a more manageable and entertaining way. It may even help you find your new favourite podcast!

The Rest Is Politics is hosted by Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell. Stewart is an author, former

Empoword Journalism • 13th September 2022

Liz Truss and the Glass Cliff

On the 6th of September 2022, Liz Truss formally became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after defeating Rishi Sunak in the Conservative Leadership race. Despite it being very early days into her premiership, there is already speculation that the newly appointed PM will be out of office by December, with rumours of no-confidence letters already being written. But why does it seem like Truss’ fate has already been sealed before her work has even begun? This could be explained by the glass cli

Empoword Journalism • 9th July 2022

The Slow Downfall of Boris Johnson

We’re only three years into the Boris Johnson government, and his downfall has finally arrived. Johnson is clearly a leader like no other, surviving scandal after scandal. But what tipped his closest allies over the edge, and why did it take so long?

Three years ago seems like another world. Boris Johnson, the man who always dreamed of being ‘world king’ finally got the job he always wanted – Prime Minister.

In July 2019, Johnson was tasked with delivering on Brexit, a job which his predecesso

Empoword Journalism • 28th June 2022

Tipping Point? What Thursday's by-elections mean for Boris Johnson

On Thursday 23rd June, the sixth anniversary of the Brexit referendum, two politically game-changing by-elections took place.

A by-election happens when a parliamentary seat becomes vacant before the next general election. In Wakefield, there was a vacant seat after Conservative MP Imran Ahmad Khan was recently convicted of sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy in 2008.

Neil Parish, the former Conservative MP for Tiverton and Honiton, resigned after he admitted to watching pornography in the Hou

The Daily Mail • 18th June 2022

Travel Notes

Whilst on work experience at the Daily Mail, I was given the opportunity to write for the 'Travel Notes' section of the paper. Above is an image of the published article.

The Daily Mail • 15th June 2022

Falklands Article

Additional reporting. The main author is Robert Hardman. This is the print version of the Mail Online article which I contributed to during work experience.

Mail Online • 14th June 2022

Johnson pays tribute to 'incredible daring' 40 years after Falklands

Additional reporting during work experience. The main author is Robert Hardman.