Were broadcasters biased against Jeremy Corbyn? It’s the details that count
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
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
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
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
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.
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Sexism in Politics – and beyond
The sexism faced by GE 17 election candidate, Emily Owen is sadly too commonplace in the media and society in general.
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Corbyn and the media in #GE2017
Jeremy Corbyn has never had an easy ride from the so called ‘mainstream media’. Is he a victim of circumstance or architect of his own misfortune?
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General Election 2017: The TV Debates
With a General Election TV debate confirmed for May 18th. John Jewell takes a look at the history of the format.
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Who will set the General Election campaign agenda?
In the first of a new series Dr Stephen Cushion examines which parties will dominate General Election coverage and who sets the news the agenda.
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