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GB News blames Reform’s Derbyshire defeat on tactical voting rather than local failures

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Today

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.

Why a Tory-Reform pact suits the right-wing press more than either party – for now

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Today

Editors may relish the drama, but behind the scenes they must be tearing their hair out as the feud escalates. “Stop fighting each other and end the Labour nightmare,” pleaded the Daily Mail, like a weary parent begging quarrelling children to behave.

Right-Wing Watch

More Scots would back independence if Reform entered government, poll suggests

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
Today

“Given support for independence remains tied, Brexit alone is clearly not a catalyst that can itself prompt a surge in support for separation — but, on the basis of this poll, the advent of Nigel Farage as Prime Minister may well be.”

A photo of a Scottish independence protest with a Saltire flagm with the word "yes" imposed on it

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Rishi Sunak

Even Tory think tanks are urging Rishi Sunak to shift the burden of tax from work to wealth

Basit Mahmood
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Prime minister Boris Johnson and chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed in the Sunday Times that the NI rise would go ahead in April.

Food banks

Food banks risk turning people away as government continues assault on welfare claimants

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
30 January, 2022

As the government launches a fresh attack on Universal Credit claimants and confirms the NI rise will go ahead, food banks warn they will not be able to keep up with demand.

Boris Johnson speaking in the House of Commons

Five urgent policies dwarfed by ‘partygate’ chaos

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
30 January, 2022

Preoccupied with self-inflicted ‘bring your own booze’ garden parties and ‘cheese and wine’ controversies, political agenda the country desperately needs is being starved of attention.

Angela Rayner and the Mail

Daily Mail targets Angela Rayner in rumour-hawking political-jibe story

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
29 January, 2022

Peddling typically prudish standards, the Mail has been quick to jump on a right-wing scandal-mongering article about the deputy Labour leader.

Channel 4

Anti-privatisation campaigners demand Channel 4 stays in public hands

Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead
29 January, 2022

‘We hope to show Nadine Dorries that there is real opposition to any plans to privatise Channel 4, and ultimately, we want to ensure that Channel 4 remains in public hands.’

Cressida Dick

Met Police faces scathing criticism after requesting Sue Gray report make ‘minimal reference’ to Downing Street parties

Basit Mahmood
28 January, 2022

‘There is no legal justification for stripping details from the report’

£10 notes pegged to a washing line

The UK is more corrupt than what most people think

Prem Sikka
28 January, 2022

‘The corruption takes different forms and always leaves innocent people worse-off, but there is no end in sight.’

GB News presenter makes incorrect claims about Covid deaths in clip viewed nearly half a million times

Basit Mahmood
28 January, 2022

“Time for an apology and statement to correct false reporting?”

Who are the top 10 UK political donors since the 2019 elections?

John Lubbock
28 January, 2022

Since 12 December 2019, UK political parties have received around £86 million in donations from individuals, companies, trade unions and other groups. 39% of the total donations to parties have gone to the Conservatives. The Labour Party received around atest

Boris Johnson speaking in the House of Commons

Dawn Butler MP: Why I cannot vote for the government’s coronavirus plans or further power grabs

Dawn Butler
28 January, 2022

‘Last month I voted against Boris Johnson’s Plan B, last year, I voted against the renewal of the Coronavirus Act because it contained sweeping, unaccountable powers.’

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