Aletha Adu

Aletha Adu
EducationCity, University of London (MA in Newspaper Journalism)
OccupationPolitical journalist
Writing career
Notable awardsScott Trust Bursary (2015/16)

Aletha Adu is a British political journalist focused on national issues. Having started as a freelance journalist, she worked as a political correspondent at The Daily Mirror, and moved to the equivalent role at The Guardian in 2022. She was named one of the 100 most influential women in Westminster by The House in 2023 and 2024. She received a Scott Trust Bursary for 2015/16, whilst she was studying at City, University of London for an MA in Newspaper journalism. She often appears on television and radio broadcast media about British politics, including BBC Politics Live, Broadcasting House, and Sky News's Press Preview.

References

  1. ↑ Lock, Rob (25 October 2022). "Aletha Adu joins The Guardian". ResponseSource. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  2. ↑ "Women in Westminster: The 100". The House. March 2020. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  3. ↑ Brinkhurst-Cuff, Charlie; Togoh, Isabel; Adu, Aletha; Kwenortey, Emmanuella (12 May 2016). "Our stories need to be told – life as a black female journalist starting out". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  4. ↑ "Be perseverant and persistent: forging a career in political journalism at Westminster | City, University of London". www.city.ac.uk. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  5. ↑ "BBC Two – Politics Live, 15/03/2022". BBC. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  6. ↑ "BBC Radio 4 – Broadcasting House, 12/06/2022". BBC. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  7. ↑ "Press Preview: Tuesday's front pages". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-05-17.