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Were broadcasters biased against Jeremy Corbyn? It’s the details that count

June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 Stephen Cushion broadcast coverage, GE2017, Jeremy Corbyn, political journalism

The reliance on vox pops changed the tone of apparently impartial broadcast coverage.

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How Corbyn cut through: James Stewart’s exclusive interview with a senior Labour strategist

June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 James Stewart broadcast coverage, GE2017, Jeremy Corbyn, Labour, media strategy

The impact of social media and fair coverage by broadcasters were major factors in Labour’s unexpected strong showing, according to Steve Howell, a key member of leader Jeremy Corbyn’s communications team.

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Corbyn wins the campaign – but not the election

June 12, 2017June 13, 2017 John Jewell GE2017, General Election, general election campaign, Jeremy Corbyn, Theresa May

This was an election campaign which, though it will be forever linked with the tragic events in Manchester and London, was notable for its concentration on the personalities of May and Jeremy Corbyn.

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I didn’t hear the news today, oh boy

June 8, 2017June 14, 2017 John Jewell 5 Live, Broadcasting, GE2017, General Election

In common with all other broadcasters, the BBC has to adhere to a set of requirements which, as its code of practice states, means that from 12.30 am until 10.00 pm there can be no coverage of any issues directly pertinent to the election campaign.

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Broadcast impartiality rule has helped Labour to achieve biggest poll shift since 1945

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017 Justin Lewis Conservative, GE2017, Jeremy Corbyn, Labour

Part of the explanation is that Corbyn’s team have run a better campaign than May’s. But it is underpinned by broadcast news coverage that is bound by a public service ethos.