Nicola Cutcher

Nicola Cutcher is a freelance journalist, working in both print and broadcast media. A collection of her work is available on her website.

Introducing the Special Branch Files Project

Reading through hundreds of pages describing the innocuous behaviour of citizens exercising their democratic rights to protest raises questions of proportionality. Also, isn’t this a waste of police time?

By Nicola Cutcher

/ 13 Jan 2016

The BBC must not allow the press to dictate its agenda

Perceived pressure from the press and politicians is impacting on the BBC’s news coverage. In Britain's cynical media environment, those working inside the corporation must fight for its core values.

By Nicola Cutcher

/ 15 Jun 2015

The NHS as we know it needs a prayer

Regulations laid last week will turn England's National Health Service into a competitive market. They appear to contradict assurances from the Coalition government on one of the most central elements of the Bill.

By Nicola Cutcher and Lucy Reynolds

/ 19 Feb 2013

The 'No to AV' campaign is preying on fear

What a nasty invidious campaign the ‘No to the Alternative Vote’ side are running. From the opening shot of David Cameron’s speech to the offensive sensationalism of the current adverts, this is a negative campaign armed with lies and preying upon ignorance and fear. Confusion, muddy the waters,

By Nicola Cutcher

/ 2 Mar 2011