Emma Barnett: Last News

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has sparked backlash on social media after hitting out at Chair of the Labour Party, Anneliese Dodds, over her party's definition of a woman on International Women's Day.Taking to Twitter, the best-selling author, 56, claimed that the Labour MP, 43, was delivering mixed messages over the definition following her appearance on BBC's Woman's Hour on the same day.In view of her 13.9 million followers, Rowling fired back at a video Labour MP Anneliese Dodds tweeted on International Women's Day.The author wrote: "This morning you told the British public you literally can't define what a woman is."What's the plan, lift up random objects until you find one that rattles?"In the clip, the Labour MP "celebrated the victories women have won in the fight for equality" before promising to "lift women up".She captioned the post: "Labour will lift women up, not hold them back."Because we are the party of equality. #IWD2022"Rowling's tweet came as the Chair of the Labour Party appeared on BBC's Women's Hour on Tuesday.The politician spoke to host Emma Barnett about what "Labour's definition of a woman" is.Dodds said: "Well, I have to say that there are different definitions legally around what a woman actually is."I mean, you look at the definition within the Equality Act, and I think it just says someone who is adult and female, I think, but then doesn’t see how you define either of those things."I mean, obviously, that’s then you’ve got the biological definition, legal definition."As the BBC host pushed her to provide more clarity on the definition, Doods replied: "Oh, I think with respect, Emma, I think it does depend what the context is surely.

JK Rowling irked social media users when she slammed a Labour MP after they struggled to be pinned down on the definition of a woman. The Harry Potter author has been criticised for her comments about the trans community in the past, and didn’t hold back on International Women’s Day. Labour’s Shadow Equalities Minister Anneliese Dodds appeared on the BBC’s Woman’s Hour on Tuesday, where she was quizzed by Emma Barnett on ‘Labour’s definition of a woman’. Ms Dodds replied: ‘Well, I have to say that there are different definitions legally around what a woman actually is. I mean, you look at the definition within the Equality Act, and I think it just says someone who is adult and female, I think, but then doesn’t see how you define either of those things.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has said it will be a “great honour” to become Queen Consort when her husband Prince Charles takes the throne. Camilla, 74, who has been married to 73 year old Charles since 2005, added that she hopes the role will enable her to highlight the work she does for a number of causes she supports. Speaking to Emma Barnett at Clarence House for Woman’s Hour and BBC Breakfast, she said: “Of course it’s a great honour [becoming Queen Consort], it couldn’t be anything else.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is addressing what her plans will be once she is Queen Consort.

Emily Maitlis was among those sending their well wishes to Newsnight co-presenter Emma Barnett.The star announced the news earlier today as she confirmed the reasons behind her departure on the BBC show.Emma shared her update to her 185,000 followers this morning on Twitter.She wrote: “Some news: After 3 very enjoyable years presenting Newsnight, I have made the decision to leave the programme.“This is in part due to my role fronting Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, which I’m thrilled to say is reaching more listeners than ever, and I have many more plans for.“It is also because there are other projects in the pipeline to which I wish to dedicate more attention.”Emma went on to say her thanks to her editors and colleagues on the team.She added: “The biggest thanks go to my editors, the endlessly energetic team, my guests, and of course, our viewers.“It’s been an absolute blast.”Emma also included a clip from her interview with business minister Paul Scully that she was proud of.Newsnight host Emily was among those responding to co-star as she shared her well wishes.Replying to her tweet, she penned: We will miss you Emma ! You’ve been fab. (sic)“Good luck with new projects xx.”Emily has been the lead anchor of Newsnight for many years, alongside Emma and Kirsty Wark.So far, it has not been confirmed who will be stepping in to replace Emma on the show.Emma is also the host of BBC Woman’s Hour every day at 10am.Many others have also responded to the news she was leaving the nightly news show.Elizabeth Day said: “So proud of you.

Netflix because it “exploited” her.The actor had previously said that she was offered the large sum from the streaming giant for I May Destroy You, which ended up airing on the BBC, and has now shared more details.In an interview on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour today (September 7), host Emma Barnett asked Coel: “You did turn down a million dollars from Netflix for I May Destroy You because you weren’t allowed to own the copyright and you kept asking questions…do you think you were judged because you were a woman?”“I don’t remember feeling like people found me difficult, I remember feeling like people found me disturbed,” Coel replied.

Sinead O’Connor has announced plans to boycott BBC’s Woman’s Hour after an interview which she found to be “offensive and misogynistic”.The Irish singer spoke to host Emma Barnett on Tuesday morning (June 1) to discuss her new memoir Rememberings.However, their chat took an awkward turn when Barnett mentioned that The Telegraph‘s music critic Neil McCormick had described O’Connor as “the crazy lady in pop’s attic”.O’Connor, who has changed her birth name to Shuhada Sadaqat, replied: “I think it’s a bit extreme to make the Jane Eyre comparison, I don’t think I’ve ever been perceived as ‘the crazy lady in pop’s attic’ as represented in Jane Eyre…“It’s not like I’m trying to attack people with knives or trying to strangle people while I’m

Singer Sinéad O’Connor has vowed to never do another interview on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour after she described her treatment by the show’s female presenter as being ‘extremely offensive and even misogynistic’.

Sheila Hancock says that a year spent in lockdown has taught her that the UK needs a “revolution”. The 88-year-old actor appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour on Tuesday (23 March), marking the one-year anniversary since the UK first went into lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic.

Popular Countryfile presenter Anita Rani will be joining Emma Barnett as part of the Woman's Hour team, one of BBC Radio 4's biggest assets.

he tweeted: “Hey guys I’m coming off Woman’s hour as what I’ve just had to witness is absolutely degrading and vile.”She followed up her post, writing: “The host didn’t realise her mic was on as she was talking about me before the interview started is all I’m going to say.”Kele went on to say as part of a lengthy thread: “You can have a genuine concern about something you’ve been told about me and address it in a manner that is kind.“That wasn’t what took place.

Naman Ramachandran Imelda Staunton, who will take on the role of Queen Elizabeth II from season 5 of Netflix show “The Crown,” has discussed the “extra challenge” she faces portraying a monarch that the viewing public is more familiar with, compared to past players of the role.Speaking to presenter Emma Barnett on the 75th anniversary of BBC radio show “Woman’s Hour” on Monday, Staunton said: “I think my sort of extra challenge, as if I needed it, is that I’m now doing the Queen that we’re a little more familiar with.

Naga Munchetty has shared her excitement at starting her new role with the BBC on Monday morning but it has left some BBC Breakfast viewers confused about her future.

Naga Munchetty has shared her excitement at starting her new role with the BBC on Monday morning but it has left some BBC Breakfast viewers confused about her future.

BBC Breakfast presenter is taking the baton from Emma Barnett, after her three-year stint ends.The 45-year-old has said "I’m not Emma" as she remarked on the softer style she may bring to the station.Speaking in a new interview, the broadcaster said she was "really big fan" of the 35-year-old and has "a lot of time for her".The latter is leaving the role to become the main presenter of Woman’s Hour.It comes following the departure of long-standing hosts Jane Garvey and Dame Jenni Murray.However, Naga said there "will always be those who say you didn’t get an answer" during chats with prominent figures.She spoke of the criticism she has recieved in the past, after fronting BBC Breakfast since 2014.From now on she will be on 5 Live Monday

both Dame Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey would be departing the programme.Last week Garvey confirmed she will hang up her mic at the end of the year, while Dame Jenni shared the news in July that her final show will be broadcast on October 1.In a post to social media today, BBC Radio 5 Live host Barnett, 35, tweeted a picture of the Woman’s Hour mic and wrote: ‘New radio home from January.’She added in a statement: ‘I can’t wait to get to know the many listeners of Woman’s Hour a lot, lot better…‘I have a long love of Woman’s Hour and live radio and know that this is a very special and rare opportunity.’Garvey, 56, announced last week she was leaving the show at the end of the year, after 13 years at the helm.New radio home from January… ð

Naga Munchetty has described how she deals with abuse on social media and the zero tolerance stance she takes to trolls.

Tonight (Friday, April 24) Alexander Armstrong will be swapping the desk of Pointless for the desk of Have I Got News For You? Armstrong will host tonight’s instalment and will be joined by team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guests Emma Barnett and Henning Wehn.

Emily Atack has said she is lonely in isolation during the coronavirus crisis and “would give anything to have a row with a husband right now”.

Emily Atack has admitted she’s lonely in isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.