Baron99   801 #5317 Posted May 30, 2021 (edited) Just caught up with the BBC's "Newswatch" programme where they were discussing Cummings' being questioned in Parliament.  Intresting that he openly named himself as a source for some of Laura Kuenssberg's stories on the Coronavirus, when she'd usually state such as "A source close to the Prime Minister", etc.  It raises the question, was she simply being fed stories which she simply repeated as fact & if she does this with the Conservatives, presumably she also does the same with Labour?  Where's the checking of actual facts; where's the journalistic & BBC integraty?   Edited May 30, 2021 by Baron99 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
andyofborg   11 #5318 Posted May 30, 2021 10 hours ago, Baron99 said: Just caught up with the BBC's "Newswatch" programme where they were discussing Cummings' being questioned in Parliament.  Intresting that he openly named himself as a source for some of Laura Kuenssberg's stories on the Coronavirus, when she'd usually state such as "A source close to the Prime Minister", etc.  It raises the question, was she simply being fed stories which she simply repeated as fact & if she does this with the Conservatives, presumably she also does the same with Labour?  Where's the checking of actual facts; where's the journalistic & BBC integraty?   there is plenty of fact checking going on. journalists will always find a polititican or official ready to gossip and there was nothing in what was said on wednesday which contradicted anything we all knew and was apparent from the public actions and words of the government.  i guess a few regret not taking the prime minister up on his desire to be injected live on tv. i presume they won't be so slow to accept when the next one comes around.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
butlers   261 #5319 Posted May 30, 2021 This government are very notable how often they will not put someone up for interviews.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Fudbeer   12 #5320 Posted May 30, 2021 3 hours ago, butlers said: This government are very notable how often they will not put someone up for interviews.  I think many have learnt from Trump that you don’t have to play the their tune if you don’t want too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest sibon   #5321 Posted May 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Fudbeer said: I think many have learnt from Trump that you don’t have to play the their tune if you don’t want too. How did that turn out for Trump? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
the_bloke   17 #5322 Posted May 30, 2021 Based on current figures, Italy will replace the UK for most deaths in Europe in about 10 days.  Also based on current figures and excluding Gibraltar and San Marino, the UK has the 12th worst death rate in Europe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mister M   1,625 #5323 Posted May 30, 2021 54 minutes ago, Fudbeer said: I think many have learnt from Trump that you don’t have to play the their tune if you don’t want too. But democratic accountability is important surely, and Ministers putting themselves up for scrutiny is part of this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
rogets   141 #5324 Posted May 30, 2021 The most important question on everyone's lips  Is furlough going to be extended? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Allen   0 #5325 Posted May 30, 2021 Probably not.  If Businesses go down the Loo because of lockdown, they'll just be forced to let all their staff go   Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ   2,042 #5326 Posted May 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, rogets said: The most important question on everyone's lips  Is furlough going to be extended? Why? - unless the July date gets changed - no need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest makapaka   #5327 Posted May 30, 2021 7 hours ago, the_bloke said: Based on current figures, Italy will replace the UK for most deaths in Europe in about 10 days.  Also based on current figures and excluding Gibraltar and San Marino, the UK has the 12th worst death rate in Europe. DEATH! 4 hours ago, rogets said: The most important question on everyone's lips  Is furlough going to be extended? Save for very few jobs - If you’re still furloughed you might want to think if you still have a job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Baron99   801 #5328 Posted May 30, 2021 1 minute ago, makapaka said: DEATH! EARTH!  (This is the thread where the next poster, changes a letter, isn't it?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...