Right-Wing Media Watch: Right-wing media in a tizzy about Steve Coogan’s ‘anti-British’ comments
The Mail jumped on Coogan’s Irish passport, while the Express amplified “anti-British” criticism.
Pressure ramped up for UK and Irish governments to help maternity units enter Gaza
The appeal has sparked both support and criticism among Mumsnet users, with critics saying the discussion forum should remain apolitical.
GB News blames Reform’s Derbyshire defeat on tactical voting rather than local failures
The right-wing network’s coverage cast the defeat not as a judgement on Reform’s local performance, but as evidence of an emerging ‘Stop Reform’ plot.
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Right Wing Watch newsletter: week 4 February 2022
This week’s newsletter looks at the right wing’s reaction to the unfolding conflict in Ukraine.
Anger after MPs get £2,200 pay rise as rest of the country faces cost of living crisis
“It’s time for a pay rise for all workers – not just MPs.”
Governments picking refugees based on skin colour or how “civilised” they find them sets a dangerous precedent
“The “but they look like us” attitude playing out in the west shouts that it’s ok for the Middle East to live the horror of war.”
Roman Abramovich in ‘desperate bid to sell off assets before they are seized’
Abramovich could even sell Chelsea Football Club this week
Diane Abbott MP: Housing disrepair is endemic in the UK and it urgently needs addressing
‘As a Member of Parliament for more than 30 years, one of the biggest parts of my case load is housing and housing disrepair.’
GB News host Neil Oliver rinsed for most ‘useless bit of analysis’ on Ukraine
‘Perfectly sums up the pointlessness of GBNEWS’
Even senior Tories are warning the government that the borders bill ‘will break international law’
The government has been warned that the new borders bill will breach international law
Tory minister Kevin Foster refuses to apologise for suggesting Ukrainian refugees come to UK to pick fruit
Despite deleting a tweet, the immigration minister has refused to apologise for his remarks.
Arms companies look to profit from Ukraine conflict
UK arms company BAe Systems has seen its share price rise 21% and also reported higher profits over the past year.
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