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JK Rowling criticises Keir Starmer for saying ‘trans women are women’

Labour ‘can no longer be counted on to defend women’s rights’, says author

The Independent UK

JK Rowling blasts Sir Keir Starmer for saying ‘trans women are women’

The Harry Potter author hit out at the politician in a series of tweets over gender identity

Evening Standard

JK Rowling sparks backlash with International Women’s Day post

‘Apparently, under a Labour government, today will become We Who Must Not Be Named Day,’ wrote the author

The Independent UK

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Pope Francis called anti-gay laws "unjust" — but don't celebrate just yet

The pontiff’s comments actually signal something more disturbing.

Mic

Nicola Sturgeon 'fundamentally disagrees' with Harry Potter author JK Rowling over gender bill criticism

The First Minister also hinted her own MSPs would not be given a free vote, after saying they were all elected on a manifesto commitment of change.

Daily Record

JK Rowling to match funding for emergency Ukrainian orphanages appeal

The Harry Potter author co-founded the Lumos Foundation in 2005.

Evening Standard

JK Rowling's personal £1m pledge to vulnerable children in Ukraine

Her charity Lumos is helping children in Ukrainian orphanages

Wales Online

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JK Rowling criticises proposed rules that would simplify how Scotland recognises trans people’s gender

‘It will harm the most vulnerable women in society,’ author claimed

The Independent UK

Harry Potter fans will be thrilled by secret hidden in two-bed flat on sale for £315,000

If you're a Harry Potter fan, then we've found a property that's be right up your Diagon Alley - right in the heart of where JK Rowling created the boy wizard

Daily Mirror

Can Fantastic Beasts 3’s return to Hogwarts save JK Rowling’s Wizarding World?

A new trailer reveals that Secrets of Dumbledore, the third Harry Potter prequel, is heading back to the wizarding school once again

The Guardian - UK

Piers Morgan reaches out to JK Rowling for first TV interview since Trans comments

Producers behind Piers Morgan’s new TV show have approached Harry Potter author JK Rowling for her first major TV interview since controversial comments on trans women

Daily Mirror

Edinburgh author JK Rowling's charity launches emergency Ukraine aid appeal

The Harry Potter creator is hoping to raise funds to provide support to more than 100,000 youngsters trapped in orphanages across the war-torn country following Russia's invasion

Edinburgh Live

JK Rowling launches emergency appeal to help children trapped in Ukrainian orphanages

‘War shatters childhoods and tears families apart,’ the author wrote

The Independent UK

Harry Potter author JK Rowling launches emergency Ukraine appeal

She is focusing on children trapped in orphanages

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The Independent UK

JK Rowling launches appeal for children trapped in Ukrainian orphanages

The Harry Potter author’s Lumos Foundation is raising money to provide food and medical kits.

The Guardian - UK

Margaret Atwood on feminism, culture wars and speaking her mind: ‘I’m very willing to listen, but not to be scammed’

At 82, the Canadian author has seen it all - and her novels predicted most of it. Just don’t presume you know what she thinks

The Independent UK

JK Rowling: Cursed Child co-writer Jack Thorne wrote letter to author over trans views

‘I wrote to Jo the day after it all hit,’ he said

Daily Record

JK Rowling reduced to tears by fan who said Harry Potter helped her cope with death of sister

Emma revealed that when she was finally able to say something it was the first line from the Philosophers Stone- the first book in the Harry Potter series.

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Daily Record

Rare Harry Potter first edition to be auctioned for £30,000 - how much is your copy worth?

The coveted first instalment in J.K Rowling's Wizarding World franchise is highly sought-after by many fans.

Wales Online

Rare Harry Potter book expected to fetch £30,000 at auction - how much is your copy worth?

The book is one of only 500 ever printed, making it one of the rarest copies in the world

Daily Mirror

Rare Harry Potter book to sell for £30,000 - see how much your JK Rowling copy is worth

Around 300 prints were sent to schools and children's libraries when published in 1997 – meaning just 200 are in the hands of the public - see if you have one below

The Independent UK

Rare first edition of first Harry Potter book to go under auction for £30,000

Other books in the sale include signed copies of other JK Rowling books and late US author Paul Gallico’s library

Daily Mirror

Jason Isaacs 'not going to stab JK Rowling in back' as he supports her amid controversy

Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs reminded people that she 'poured an enormous amount of her fortune into making the world a much better place'

Evening Standard

Harry Potter star Tom Felton caught speeding in £200k Ferrari

He played Harry Potter’s sworn enemy — and speedy Quidditch rival — Draco Malfoy in the film adaptations of JK Rowling’s books. And perhaps actor Tom Felton should have stuck to his broomstick rather than take his supercar for a spin, after being prosecuted for speeding on a London motorway.

Glasgow Live

Rare Harry Potter book to go under hammer at Glasgow auction house

The Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire book is signed by author JK Rowling and comes complete with an original Golden Ticket, admitting one for a signing at a London book store.

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