Natalie Morris
@nmozz.bsky.social
Senior Editor, The Lead UK
Freelance journalist
Author: MIXED/OTHER. BELIEVE
Repped by United Agents
Freelance journalist
Author: MIXED/OTHER. BELIEVE
Repped by United Agents
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Child poverty remains deeply stratified along racial lines. While nearly one in three UK children now live in poverty, the burden falls much more heavily on Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Black, and Asian families.
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The colour of poverty: Black and brown children are at the sharp end of the crisis
Policies to tackle child poverty that don’t acknowledge the impact of race are simply not going to cut it.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Child poverty remains deeply stratified along racial lines. While nearly one in three UK children now live in poverty, the burden falls much more heavily on Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Black, and Asian families.
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Next, our editor @nmozz.bsky.social explored the impact of race on child poverty.
"The more explicit we are in defining the problem, the better our chance at devising efficient solutions that are genuinely effective in the communities that need them the most."
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"The more explicit we are in defining the problem, the better our chance at devising efficient solutions that are genuinely effective in the communities that need them the most."
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The colour of poverty: Black and brown children are at the sharp end of the crisis
Policies to tackle child poverty that don’t acknowledge the impact of race are simply not going to cut it.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Next, our editor @nmozz.bsky.social explored the impact of race on child poverty.
"The more explicit we are in defining the problem, the better our chance at devising efficient solutions that are genuinely effective in the communities that need them the most."
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"The more explicit we are in defining the problem, the better our chance at devising efficient solutions that are genuinely effective in the communities that need them the most."
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The gonorrhoea vaccine should be a major breakthrough, but young Black women are being left out of sexual health policy – with devastating effects.
We’re in an STI crisis. Once again, Black women are being left behind
The gonorrhoea vaccine should be a major breakthrough, but young Black women are being left out of sexual health policy – with devastating effects.
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October 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The gonorrhoea vaccine should be a major breakthrough, but young Black women are being left out of sexual health policy – with devastating effects.
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Half of ethnic minority Brits have reported “negative experiences” in nature because of their racial identity, according to new research shared exclusively with The Lead.
“Left for dead” on Snowdon by white hiking group: Rural racism is not a myth
Half of ethnic minority Brits have reported “negative experiences” in nature because of their racial identity, according to new research shared exclusively with The Lead.
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October 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Half of ethnic minority Brits have reported “negative experiences” in nature because of their racial identity, according to new research shared exclusively with The Lead.
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This month, in the vacuum that should be being used to platform Black stories, that space is instead being filled with swelling hostility. Black History Month matters. In fact, it may be more important now than it’s ever been.
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Black History Month is more important than ever – but it is being hollowed out
Why we're shining a light on Black stories this month. Plus: The latest from Reform Watch, and everything our team is reading, watching and listening to this week.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
This month, in the vacuum that should be being used to platform Black stories, that space is instead being filled with swelling hostility. Black History Month matters. In fact, it may be more important now than it’s ever been.
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“As dangerous, nationalist ideologies creep closer to the political and cultural mainstream, it has never been more vital to ensure minoritised communities have a voice.”
Me for the @theleaduk.bsky.social on our Black History Month coverage:
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Me for the @theleaduk.bsky.social on our Black History Month coverage:
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Black History Month is more important than ever – but it is being hollowed out
Why we're shining a light on Black stories this month. Plus: The latest from Reform Watch, and everything our team is reading, watching and listening to this week.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
“As dangerous, nationalist ideologies creep closer to the political and cultural mainstream, it has never been more vital to ensure minoritised communities have a voice.”
Me for the @theleaduk.bsky.social on our Black History Month coverage:
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Me for the @theleaduk.bsky.social on our Black History Month coverage:
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The news story shortlisted is this one on the abhorrent treatment of children in prison during the covid lockdowns, for @theleaduk.bsky.social
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"Like a dog in a kennel": Lockdown in child prisons revealed
Left alone for days, denied education and refused visitation rights for years: pandemic lockdowns revealed so many flaws in young offenders institutions that experts are calling for entire system to b...
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October 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The news story shortlisted is this one on the abhorrent treatment of children in prison during the covid lockdowns, for @theleaduk.bsky.social
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Very powerful stuff from @nmozz.bsky.social. What have we become!?
The Prime Minister declared Britain will “never surrender the flag” to the far-right - but this has already happened, and Starmer is complicit. The racists have been emboldened by this government's own rhetoric - what we saw at the weekend is the consequence
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This is not who we are
The racists have been emboldened and sanctioned by our government’s own rhetoric – to now talk vaguely in terms of resistance is far too little, much too late.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Very powerful stuff from @nmozz.bsky.social. What have we become!?
The Prime Minister declared Britain will “never surrender the flag” to the far-right - but this has already happened, and Starmer is complicit. The racists have been emboldened by this government's own rhetoric - what we saw at the weekend is the consequence
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This is not who we are
The racists have been emboldened and sanctioned by our government’s own rhetoric – to now talk vaguely in terms of resistance is far too little, much too late.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:19 PM
The Prime Minister declared Britain will “never surrender the flag” to the far-right - but this has already happened, and Starmer is complicit. The racists have been emboldened by this government's own rhetoric - what we saw at the weekend is the consequence
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The mainstream political class has seamlessly adopted the far-right’s language of fear and othering. The Prime Minister declared Britain will “never surrender the flag” to far-right protesters. But this is exactly what has already happened.
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This is not who we are
The racists have been emboldened and sanctioned by our government’s own rhetoric – to now talk vaguely in terms of resistance is far too little, much too late.
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September 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The mainstream political class has seamlessly adopted the far-right’s language of fear and othering. The Prime Minister declared Britain will “never surrender the flag” to far-right protesters. But this is exactly what has already happened.
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The Nigel Farage-ing of Britain is causing a terrible ripple effect - and families like mine are feeling it | Natalie Morris
The Nigel Farage-ing of Britain is causing a terrible ripple effect - and families like mine are feeling it | Natalie Morris
Suddenly mixed heritage Britons are being obliged to explain ourselves and our families. We will not be pushed to the margins, says journalist and author Natalie Morris
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September 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The Nigel Farage-ing of Britain is causing a terrible ripple effect - and families like mine are feeling it | Natalie Morris
After a summer of Farage, flags, and the drip-feeding of cruelty into the public psyche - I'm writing in The Guardian today about what this scary vibe shift means for families like mine who don't fit the increasingly narrow, racialised definition of 'Britishness'
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The Nigel Farage-ing of Britain is causing a terrible ripple effect - and families like mine are feeling it | Natalie Morris
Suddenly mixed heritage Britons are being obliged to explain ourselves and our families. We will not be pushed to the margins, says journalist and author Natalie Morris
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September 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
After a summer of Farage, flags, and the drip-feeding of cruelty into the public psyche - I'm writing in The Guardian today about what this scary vibe shift means for families like mine who don't fit the increasingly narrow, racialised definition of 'Britishness'
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The Met plans to use "dangerously inaccurate" LFR at Notting Hill Carnival with no meaningful consent & no clarity on what happens to your data
People of colour will feel the worst impacts of disproportionate surveillance first before it seeps outwards into society
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People of colour will feel the worst impacts of disproportionate surveillance first before it seeps outwards into society
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Live facial recognition has no place at Notting Hill Carnival
The Met Police is pushing ahead with plans to use divisive LFR at Notting Hill – it's another terrifying slide towards state surveillance. Plus: Zoë Grünewald on Epping decision + latest ReformWatch.
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August 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Met plans to use "dangerously inaccurate" LFR at Notting Hill Carnival with no meaningful consent & no clarity on what happens to your data
People of colour will feel the worst impacts of disproportionate surveillance first before it seeps outwards into society
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People of colour will feel the worst impacts of disproportionate surveillance first before it seeps outwards into society
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“We all tell stories through our bodies and we all trap stories in our bodies.”
Lanre Malaolu talks to @Nmozz.bsky.social about the importance of the body in his work.
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Lanre Malaolu talks to @Nmozz.bsky.social about the importance of the body in his work.
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August 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
“We all tell stories through our bodies and we all trap stories in our bodies.”
Lanre Malaolu talks to @Nmozz.bsky.social about the importance of the body in his work.
Listen now: national.thelead.uk/p/the-lead-i...
Lanre Malaolu talks to @Nmozz.bsky.social about the importance of the body in his work.
Listen now: national.thelead.uk/p/the-lead-i...
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WHEN IS IT NOT SMALL BOATS WEEK THO??
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When is it wealth inequality week, eh?? WHEN DOES THAT COME AROUND?
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When is it wealth inequality week, eh?? WHEN DOES THAT COME AROUND?
August 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
WHEN IS IT NOT SMALL BOATS WEEK THO??
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
When is it wealth inequality week, eh?? WHEN DOES THAT COME AROUND?
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When is it wealth inequality week, eh?? WHEN DOES THAT COME AROUND?
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Excited for my book on communities where women around the world live without men. I love the cover - the waves/braids represent unity, upheaval, and new systems being created. Herlands: lessons from societies where women make the rules is out March 6th www.penguin.co.uk/books/462518...
August 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Excited for my book on communities where women around the world live without men. I love the cover - the waves/braids represent unity, upheaval, and new systems being created. Herlands: lessons from societies where women make the rules is out March 6th www.penguin.co.uk/books/462518...
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Why is it controversial to suggest that anti-Black racism is different to other kinds of racism?
As @NMozz.bsky.social writes, in the days since Diane Abbott's (poorly worded) comments, we're reminded just how stark anti-Black racism is, especially for women.
Read more in today's newsletter ⬇️
As @NMozz.bsky.social writes, in the days since Diane Abbott's (poorly worded) comments, we're reminded just how stark anti-Black racism is, especially for women.
Read more in today's newsletter ⬇️
July 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Why is it controversial to suggest that anti-Black racism is different to other kinds of racism?
As @NMozz.bsky.social writes, in the days since Diane Abbott's (poorly worded) comments, we're reminded just how stark anti-Black racism is, especially for women.
Read more in today's newsletter ⬇️
As @NMozz.bsky.social writes, in the days since Diane Abbott's (poorly worded) comments, we're reminded just how stark anti-Black racism is, especially for women.
Read more in today's newsletter ⬇️
All forms of racism are abhorrent, *and* they are experienced differently - for all sorts of reasons. Yet too often, attempts at honest discussion are derailed by a mental block that turns debate into a spiral of defensiveness
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My latest for @theleaduk.bsky.social
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It's time for sensible conversation about anti-Black racism
From Diane Abbott, to racism at the Euros, to maternal healthcare failings – it has never been more important to call out antiblackness wherever we see it.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:06 PM
All forms of racism are abhorrent, *and* they are experienced differently - for all sorts of reasons. Yet too often, attempts at honest discussion are derailed by a mental block that turns debate into a spiral of defensiveness
My latest for @theleaduk.bsky.social
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My latest for @theleaduk.bsky.social
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ANSWER OUR READER SURVEY🎙️
As we approach the first anniversary of Labour coming into power, we want to know what you think of this government.
Use our reader survey to tell us exactly how well you think Labour are doing. Use the ranking system and then add your comments. (Link below )
As we approach the first anniversary of Labour coming into power, we want to know what you think of this government.
Use our reader survey to tell us exactly how well you think Labour are doing. Use the ranking system and then add your comments. (Link below )
June 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
ANSWER OUR READER SURVEY🎙️
As we approach the first anniversary of Labour coming into power, we want to know what you think of this government.
Use our reader survey to tell us exactly how well you think Labour are doing. Use the ranking system and then add your comments. (Link below )
As we approach the first anniversary of Labour coming into power, we want to know what you think of this government.
Use our reader survey to tell us exactly how well you think Labour are doing. Use the ranking system and then add your comments. (Link below )
I really hope legalising assisted dying doesn't come at the cost of improving palliative care. We need both. It's a travesty that hospices are run as charities and not government funded. Everyone deserves to die with dignity and comfort - it is possible and necessary
June 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I really hope legalising assisted dying doesn't come at the cost of improving palliative care. We need both. It's a travesty that hospices are run as charities and not government funded. Everyone deserves to die with dignity and comfort - it is possible and necessary
Can grief unravel you twice? This month's newsletter is all about the second big loss of your life, and how it can feel different - quieter, flatter heavier...
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The second big loss
Your first experience of death shatters your sense of safety... but this time around, nothing feels the same.
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June 11, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Can grief unravel you twice? This month's newsletter is all about the second big loss of your life, and how it can feel different - quieter, flatter heavier...
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"Increasing free school meals is not the silver bullet that will eradicate child poverty, but it’s a starting point."
@nmozz.bsky.social reflects on Labour's decision to extend free school meals to an extra half a million children.
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@nmozz.bsky.social reflects on Labour's decision to extend free school meals to an extra half a million children.
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Forget the implosions across the Atlanic and Reform psychodramas - it's time to deliver for our children
Plus: The latest from The Lead North team, Hannah Fearn on Farage's baby boom plans, our latest ReformWatch + The Lead Digest of good reads and listens
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June 10, 2025 at 9:35 AM
"Increasing free school meals is not the silver bullet that will eradicate child poverty, but it’s a starting point."
@nmozz.bsky.social reflects on Labour's decision to extend free school meals to an extra half a million children.
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@nmozz.bsky.social reflects on Labour's decision to extend free school meals to an extra half a million children.
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Another baby has died after living in mouldy social housing. Akram was just 15 weeks old. His desperate parents reached out for help - nothing was done
A law to force landlords to act quickly on mould has been delayed. It won't be fully implemented until 2027:
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A law to force landlords to act quickly on mould has been delayed. It won't be fully implemented until 2027:
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Acutely unsafe: Social housing tenants are still waiting to see what better means
Plus: Why Kier Starmer should worry less about Farage and more about himself, the latest ReformWatch, The Lead Digest, and our View from the North all in The Lead's weekend edition
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May 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Another baby has died after living in mouldy social housing. Akram was just 15 weeks old. His desperate parents reached out for help - nothing was done
A law to force landlords to act quickly on mould has been delayed. It won't be fully implemented until 2027:
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A law to force landlords to act quickly on mould has been delayed. It won't be fully implemented until 2027:
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It's half a decade since George Floyd was murdered. I can't remember the last time I heard a white person use the word 'ally'
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Five years since George Floyd – we are going backwards on race
PLUS: Our view on the Brexit reset deal, latest ReformWatch, new from The Lead North and the launch of The Lead Digest.
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May 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It's half a decade since George Floyd was murdered. I can't remember the last time I heard a white person use the word 'ally'
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