Introduction The Conservative Party, traditionally known for its discipline and unity, has in recent years faced internal turbulence. This is epitomized by the growing tensions between the parliamentary party and its grassroots members. Central to this internal conflict is the 1922 Committee, a powerful body within the party that significantly influences leadership decisions. Recent discussions
Read MoreResearch from Loughborough University has revealed that male voices have overwhelmingly dominated the coverage of the general election. Academics from the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture have audited news coverage for every general election since 1992. This analysis spans TV coverage from major broadcasters and print reporting by both broadsheet and tabloid newspapers
Read MoreThe Eurovision Song Contest, a celebration of music and unity across Europe, should be a stage free from controversy and politics. Yet, recent events have highlighted significant failings within the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) that threaten the very essence of this iconic event. From accusations of bias and breaches of fairness to the discomforting exploitation
Read MoreMartina Navratilova’s recent indiscretion on Twitter may not shock you quite as much, but the ignorance is outrageous. She thought it wise to express her glee over the tragic demise of a transgender mayor, who was a victim of the vilest of blackmails. The BBC acknowledged this detestable act with a feeble “Thank you.”
Read MoreArguments around free speech tend to go something like this.Pro-Free Speech: All views should be heard, and the poisonous views will be seen for what they are and dismissed.Pro censorship: If you give harmful poisonous views the oxygen of publicity they will poison the discourse. However, I’d like to point out another effect of partial
Read More“Their failed immigration system which is not working for British people.” Racheal Reeves As an independence supporter, especially one that’s previously a member of the Labour Party, I hear this a lot. So let’s have a quick look at what senior members of the Labour Party themselves say about marginalised groups and how they will
Read MoreToday’s fake news comes from the daily telegraph who claim that Nicola Sturgeon said “JK Rowling is not a real feminist like me”. Now I have some issues with both the women mentioned here but I don’t believe Nicola Sturgeon said anything of the sort. But don’t take my word for it. Nicola Sturgeon did
Read MoreTimes ¨journalist¨ Dom Hanschild took to Twitter to claim that Tory MP Michael Fabricant was assaulted by protesters in Birmingham today. An incredibly serious acquisition, only … According to Michael Fabricant himself, he wasn´t. While I have to give kudos to Mr Fabricant for his honesty, this is a disgusting accusation by a Times journalist.
Read More¨We have seen the corrupting effects of a deliberate propaganda campaign driven by fake news.¨ Jimmy Gomez Sometimes even I´m amazed at the brazen rewriting of history in the UK. Take the case of Allison Bailey. One of the co-founders of the LGB Alliance and from all accounts a successful lawyer. Allison Bailey decided to
Read MoreOn Tuesday the 2nd of August Ben Woods the “Senior Business Reporter” of the Telegraph wrote about the suspension of the so-called “Star observer columnist” Nick Cohen. The article, “Star Observer columnist suspended after trans rights row” Implies Mr. Cohen was suspended by the Guardian because of his stance on trans rights. The Guardian itself
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