Remembering Rachel Cooke
The Observer journalist was the heart and soul of the paper for 25 years. She leaves an extraordinary legacy
Sad to hear that Rachel Cooke has passed. She was one of the few mainstream journalists who engaged with graphic novels and treated them with the respect they deserve. Let's hope others follow her lead.
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/nov/15/hugely-missed-tributes-paid-to-observer-journalist-rachel-cooke
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‘Hugely missed’: Tributes paid to Observer journalist Rachel Cooke
Cooke, 56, who worked for the Observer for 25 years, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and died on Friday
A large number of MPs won't stand again at the next election. In some cases the reasons are obvious, but there are other, more subtle factors at work.
Excellent piece by Rachel Cooke in the Observer, based on interviews with MPs from all parties. Thoughtful writing: nuanced & genuinely insightful.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/mar/17/mps-on-why-they-are-leaving-parliament-standing-down-after-election-conservatives
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