JK Rowling

JK Rowling has revealed she turned down a peerage twice (Yui Mok/PA)

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'Turned down a peerage twice': JK Rowling rejects Kemi Badenoch's Lords offer

The Tory leadership candidate praised the Harry Potter author

The Tory leadership candidate praised the Harry Potter author

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Kemi Badenoch says she would give JK Rowling a peerage

Algeria’s first women’s boxing gold medallist was subjected to a global gender eligibility row during her time competing at the Olympic games in Paris

Algeria’s first women’s boxing gold medallist was subjected to a global gender eligibility row during her time competing at the Olympic games in Paris

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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JK Rowling and Elon Musk named in lawsuit by champion Olympic boxer

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced a gauntlet of vicious abuse after false claims that she is transgender emerged on social media

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced a gauntlet of vicious abuse after false claims that she is transgender emerged on social media

2024 Paris Olympic Games

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Ellie Gomersall: Misinformation is a crisis – but it's not the sole root of bigotry

Jolyon Maugham had more than a few questions for the Health Secretary

Jolyon Maugham had more than a few questions for the Health Secretary

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Good Law Project boss grills Wes Streeting over puberty blocker ban with 25 questions

The Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he would seek to make the ban on puberty blockers for transgender children permanent

The Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he would seek to make the ban on puberty blockers for transgender children permanent

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Steph Paton: Labour are twisting the knife with puberty blocker ban

Keir Starmer claimed that trans women had no right to use women's-only spaces

Keir Starmer claimed that trans women had no right to use women's-only spaces

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Keir Starmer says trans women 'don't have right' to use women-only spaces

Labour shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves (left) and Harry Potter author JK Rowling

Labour shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves (left) and Harry Potter author JK Rowling

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JK Rowling issues ultimatum to Labour over 'hate groups' after offer to meet

Keir Starmer has said he does not support children being taught about transgender identities in school

Keir Starmer has said he does not support children being taught about transgender identities in school

Gender reform row

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Keir Starmer not in favour of 'gender ideology' being taught in schools

The writer said Labour has 'abandoned' women over transgender rights

The writer said Labour has 'abandoned' women over transgender rights

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JK Rowling at war with Labour over ‘abandoning’ women on transgender rights

A Scottish Greens candidate is facing deselection over a spat with JK Rowling

A Scottish Greens candidate is facing deselection over a spat with JK Rowling

General Election 2024

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Scottish Greens candidate faces deselection after calling JK Rowling a 'cow'

First Minister Humza Yousaf hit back at JK Rowling after she criticised plans for a misogyny bill

First Minister Humza Yousaf hit back at JK Rowling after she criticised plans for a misogyny bill

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Humza Yousaf hits back at JK Rowling over 'astonishing' criticism of misogyny bill

Neo Nazi agitators have encouraged supporters to bombard Police Scotland with hate crime reports

Neo Nazi agitators have encouraged supporters to bombard Police Scotland with hate crime reports

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'Overwhelm them': Neo Nazi groups set out to spam hate crime system

First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to Dingwall

First Minister Humza Yousaf during a visit to Dingwall

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Humza Yousaf says critics of hate crime law must 'stop peddling misinformation'

Lorna Slater took aim at the media coverage surrounding the Hate Crime Act

Lorna Slater took aim at the media coverage surrounding the Hate Crime Act

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Lorna Slater: Media focus on JK Rowling hate crime comments ‘unhelpful’

It was unclear whether the naming the reality of sex was likely to trigger a police investigation

It was unclear whether the naming the reality of sex was likely to trigger a police investigation

Covid inequality

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Shutting down of hate crime debate made test by JK Rowling necessary

JK Rowling challenged to police to arrest her in connection with her X posts on Monday

JK Rowling challenged to police to arrest her in connection with her X posts on Monday

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Tackling of hate crime should be welcomed by all progressive Scots

First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Harry Potter author JK Rowling

First Minister Humza Yousaf (left) and Harry Potter author JK Rowling

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JK Rowling lashes out at Humza Yousaf for labelling her Twitter posts 'offensive'

The Scottish Labour leader could be asked about JK Rowling’s criticisms of the legislation

The Scottish Labour leader could be asked about JK Rowling’s criticisms of the legislation

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Why is Anas Sarwar not asked about the Hate Crime Act he backed?

No hate incident will be recorded against Humza Yousaf or JK Rowling, say Police Scotland

No hate incident will be recorded against Humza Yousaf or JK Rowling, say Police Scotland

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Police confirm no 'hate incident' recorded against Humza Yousaf or JK Rowling

Joe Rogan (left), Elon Musk (top right) and JK Rowling (below right) have all been vocal critics of the hate crime legislation

Joe Rogan (left), Elon Musk (top right) and JK Rowling (below right) have all been vocal critics of the hate crime legislation

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Top legal experts debunk viral misinformation posts on Hate Crime Act

The Harry Potter author appeared to challenge police to arrest her

The Harry Potter author appeared to challenge police to arrest her

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Police taking no action on JK Rowling 'hate crime' post

Rishi Sunak has backed JK Rowling over her criticism of Scottish hate crime legislation

Rishi Sunak has backed JK Rowling over her criticism of Scottish hate crime legislation

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Rishi Sunak backs JK Rowling in row over Scottish hate crime legislation

JK Rowling has said she will not delete social media posts which may breach new Scottish hate crime laws (Yui Mok/PA)

JK Rowling has said she will not delete social media posts which may breach new Scottish hate crime laws (Yui Mok/PA)

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JK Rowling challenges police to arrest her after Scottish hate crime 'joke'

Billionaires Elon Musk and JK Rowling have criticised Scotland's new hate crime laws

Billionaires Elon Musk and JK Rowling have criticised Scotland's new hate crime laws

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JK Rowling and Elon Musk criticise Scottish hate crime laws

The Elephant House cafe suffered severe damage in a fire in 2021

The Elephant House cafe suffered severe damage in a fire in 2021

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Edinburgh cafe where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter to re-open after fire

JK Rowling appeared at the FiLiA conference in Glasgow on Sunday

JK Rowling appeared at the FiLiA conference in Glasgow on Sunday

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JK Rowling speaks at Scottish feminist conference labelled 'transphobic'

The book has been stored in a cupboard for the last 15 years

The book has been stored in a cupboard for the last 15 years

Rare Harry Potter book could 'fetch up to £12k' after surviving devastating blaze

Rupert Murdoch's media empire isn't keen on the BBC, writes Steph Paton

Rupert Murdoch's media empire isn't keen on the BBC, writes Steph Paton

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Steph Paton: What really is the agenda behind the Huw Edwards story?

Glasgow anarchists burned a Harry Potter book in the street

Glasgow anarchists burned a Harry Potter book in the street

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Anarchists BURN Harry Potter book in Glasgow street in JK Rowling protest

JK Rowling will serve as an executive producer on the new Harry Potter series

JK Rowling will serve as an executive producer on the new Harry Potter series

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New Harry Potter series boss dodges question on JK Rowling's trans rights views

Harry Potter author JK Rowling (left) and Scotland's next first minister Humza Yousaf

Harry Potter author JK Rowling (left) and Scotland's next first minister Humza Yousaf

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Why JK Rowling missed the mark with attack on Humza Yousaf

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been vocal in her opposition of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been vocal in her opposition of former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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JK Rowling hits out at Humza Yousaf after SNP leadership election win

Hogwarts Legacy has been a controversial game so far

Hogwarts Legacy has been a controversial game so far

Gender Recognition Reform Bill

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Steph Paton: Can you be a trans ally and buy Hogwarts Legacy?

JK Rowling (left) and SNP MP Joanna Cherry have both campaigned against Scottish gender reform

JK Rowling (left) and SNP MP Joanna Cherry have both campaigned against Scottish gender reform

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'Where's the balance?': Joanna Cherry criticises BBC over JK Rowling debate

JK Rowling's digital publisher Pottermore Publishing has recorded a 40% drop in profits

JK Rowling's digital publisher Pottermore Publishing has recorded a 40% drop in profits

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Profits of JK Rowling's digital publisher plunge by 40 per cent

Beira’s Place in Edinburgh will offer free counselling from an all-female team of professional staff

Beira’s Place in Edinburgh will offer free counselling from an all-female team of professional staff

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JK Rowling’s extra support for women in Edinburgh is welcome

From left to right: Susan Smith, JK Rowling, Johann Lamont, Margaret McCartney and Rhona Hotchkiss

From left to right: Susan Smith, JK Rowling, Johann Lamont, Margaret McCartney and Rhona Hotchkiss

Domestic violence

JK Rowling opens 'women-only' centre for sex abuse survivors in Scotland

A speech by Nicola Sturgeon has been interrupted by an anti-self id activist

A speech by Nicola Sturgeon has been interrupted by an anti-self id activist

Nicola Sturgeon charity event speech interrupted by anti-self-ID activist

JK Rowling has slated Scottish Labour for its support of the Scottish Government's proposed gender recognition reforms

JK Rowling has slated Scottish Labour for its support of the Scottish Government's proposed gender recognition reforms

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JK Rowling slates Scottish Labour over gender recognition reform support

Stephen Fry’s contribution last week to the so-called trans debate has left a lot of people angry and frustrated

Stephen Fry’s contribution last week to the so-called trans debate has left a lot of people angry and frustrated

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The fight for trans rights is against a loud minority, so there can be no retreat

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been outspoken about the Gender Recognition Reform Bill

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has been outspoken about the Gender Recognition Reform Bill

Gender equality

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JK Rowling praises MSP who quit Scottish Government over gender bill

Douglas Ross has backed JK Rowling in a row over trans rights

Douglas Ross has backed JK Rowling in a row over trans rights

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Douglas Ross backs JK Rowling in row over trans rights

The FM said there are no shortage of attacks 'real feminists' should be focusing on right now in response to the Harry Potter author

The FM said there are no shortage of attacks 'real feminists' should be focusing on right now in response to the Harry Potter author

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Nicola Sturgeon fires back after JK Rowling's 'destroyer of women's rights' attack

JK Rowling has criticised Nicola Sturgeon over gender reform legislation

JK Rowling has criticised Nicola Sturgeon over gender reform legislation

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JK Rowling wears T-shirt calling Nicola Sturgeon 'destroyer of women's rights'

The comedian is known for his controversial black comedy

The comedian is known for his controversial black comedy

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

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Celebrities jump to the defence of Jerry Sadowitz after Fringe show cancellation

J K Rowling has previously come under fire for her views on gender identity

J K Rowling has previously come under fire for her views on gender identity

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Quidditch is changing its name to distance itself from JK Rowling comments

Ian Rankin was among the Scottish authors to feature on the list

Ian Rankin was among the Scottish authors to feature on the list

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Ian Rankin and JK Rowling books have opening lines translated into Scots

The awkward video shows JK Rowling laughing at the prankster's jokes

The awkward video shows JK Rowling laughing at the prankster's jokes

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JK Rowling duped by Russian pranksters in hoax Zelenskyy phonecall

Harry Potter author JK Rowling holds a majority of shares of Thistlelane Ltd

Harry Potter author JK Rowling holds a majority of shares of Thistlelane Ltd

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JK Rowling in row over 'breach of right-to-roam laws' on her land

A BBC journalist labelled JK Rowling's views on gender 'very unpopular'

A BBC journalist labelled JK Rowling's views on gender 'very unpopular'

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BBC admits 'misleading' statement over JK Rowling's gender identity views

America's culture war is in full force, and books are bearing the brunt of it

America's culture war is in full force, and books are bearing the brunt of it

How books became the latest target in America's culture war

JK Rowling’s words being used by anti-trans Putin does not come as shock to me

JK Rowling’s words being used by anti-trans Putin does not come as shock to me

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JK Rowling’s words being used by Putin does not come as shock

JK Rowling in bid to help children trapped in orphanages in Ukraine

JK Rowling in bid to help children trapped in orphanages in Ukraine

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JK Rowling in bid to help children trapped in orphanages in Ukraine