Zoe Williams
The Guardian
United Kingdom
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Spies, China and dangerous dogs – Politics Weekly UK
The government has been rocked by allegations of a Chinese spy working in the heart of Westminster. The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to political editor Pippa Crerar and defence and security editor Dan Sabbagh → Read More
The Identity Trap by Yascha Mounk review – ‘PC gone mad’ revisited
Political scientist Yascha Mounk begins his fifth book with a story about an elementary school in Atlanta that, in 2020, began segregating classes by race on supposedly progressive grounds. “This story sounds depressingly familiar,” he writes, while in fact it sounds very unfamiliar, and made headlines across the world as a result. It is still a matter of open investigation, so it is impossible… → Read More
‘Middle-aged Love Island’ is here – a concept with an obvious flaw
My Mum, Your Dad switches the focus from twentysomethings to their parents. If they are anything like as buff as their kids, they’re bound to be boringly disciplined, writes Zoe Williams → Read More
Labour, we know how terrible the Tories are. What we need from you is hope for the future
It’s not enough to point out the government’s inadequacies: Starmer must show us his vision of a better Britain, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams → Read More
‘It improves everything’: 17 reasons to love yoga – even if you are sceptical
Would you welcome the health benefits of yoga, but find yourself put off by the spirituality? Cast those doubts aside ... → Read More
Wegovy could mean the end of obesity? That’s bad news for politicians
It has been easy to scapegoat overweight people for Britain’s collapsing health system. No wonder this new drug is being launched so cautiously, writes Zoe Williams → Read More
The BBC’s Marianna Spring: ‘The more violent the rhetoric, the more important it is I expose it’
The broadcaster’s disinformation and social media correspondent spends her time pursuing trolls and dismantling conspiracy theories. In return she is abused, slandered, threatened. She talks about battling cranks, extremists – and Elon Musk → Read More
Women-only housing for Britain’s new class of handmaids – how is that progress?
A new social housing experiment in London seems to draw on Edwardian ideas of single women’s limited lives, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams → Read More
‘I love misunderstood creatures’: Megan McCubbin on 20 species we must save – including humans
She grew up with pet tarantulas and cockroaches, and accompanied her stepfather, naturalist Chris Packham, on research trips. Now a conservationist and presenter, McCubbin discusses the passion and fear that inspired her new book → Read More
The best way to improve your relationship? Bond over your bad behaviour
Yes, you could go for a run together, but it will only bring out self-righteousness and impatience. Loafing and comfort eating will unite you in imperfect harmony, writes Zoe Williams → Read More
The pledge of allegiance to the king is nonsense – and seems designed to incense everyone
People will give voice to this absurd word salad and a chorus will go up from those of us who have been silent about the royals for years. The only thing I swear? There will be tears after this homage, writes Zoe Williams → Read More
As Prince Harry battles the press, why have the other royals given up the fight?
Other royals seem willing to surrender reputations cheaply, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams → Read More
‘I have an invisible disability myself’: Edward Enninful and Sinéad Burke on their fashion revolution
How do you shake up a homogeneous industry? The editor and the fashion activist explain why they brought a daring, dynamic vision of disability to Vogue → Read More
How do you put a new lover to the test? See how they react when your dog bites your mother
Pets have been known to tip the balance in many a promising relationship. Mine did its best with a scene straight out of Hammer Horror, writes Zoe Williams → Read More
‘I was projected as the sweet American girl next door. It wasn’t me’: Molly Ringwald bites back
Hollywood success in the 80s was so unpleasant that Ringwald moved to France. Since then she has made a jazz album, written a novel and translated a memoir about Last Tango in Paris star Maria Schneider → Read More
Great news, a contraceptive pill for men without side-effects! Now how about one for women?
Making men share responsibility for preventing unwanted pregnancy would have big implications – if it ever happens, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams → Read More
‘AI isn’t a threat’ – Boris Eldagsen, whose fake photo duped the Sony judges, hits back
The German artist caused uproar this week when he revealed the shot that won a prestigious award wasn’t what it seemed. But, he insists, AI isn’t about sidelining humans – it’s about liberating artists → Read More
The tell-all queen of TV: how Drew Barrymore became a viral sensation
The actor’s chat show regularly features A-listers giving up their deepest, darkest secrets. But how does she convince them to open up? We analyse five of her greatest moments → Read More
What prompted my U-turn on LTNs? I realised I was on the same side as Laurence Fox
Low traffic neighbourhood schemes have caused arguments up and down the country. I was against them at first – before I realised how well they work, writes Zoe Williams → Read More
‘I’m building a patchwork quilt’: Nicholas Hoult on fame, fatherhood and playing Dracula’s wingman
The star of not one but two hot vampire films talks lockdown, eating caramel cockroaches and why he wants to make a romcom → Read More