The Independent
Lydia Spencer-Elliott
UK London
November 3, 2025: Lydia Spencer-Elliott has transitioned from Culture and Lifestyle Reporter to
Features Writer at The Independent's Lifestyle Desk.
In this position, she will cover topics ranging from women’s issues and online trends to dating, film, TV, youth culture, nightlife, food, and health.
She joined the newspaper in 2024 and was previously a senior features writer at Grazia. She has also freelanced for publications such as The Guardian, Vice, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, and Huck Magazine.