Jeremy Corbyn – Journalism, Media and Culture

Kier Stammer being interviewed on Good Morning Britain

UK election 2019: digital election dominated by videos – real and faked

November 13, 2019November 14, 2019 Matt Walsh Boris Johnson, Facebook, Jeremy Corbyn, social media, Twitter

In the days since parliament was dissolved, news coverage of the digital election has been dominated by coverage of videos the parties have posted online.

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Honesty and Dishonesty in the Houses of Parliament

September 5, 2019September 6, 2019 John Jewell Boris Johnson, British politics, Jeremy Corbyn

We are in an age where trust in Westminster politicians is at an all-time low. It’s obvious what journalists must do…

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Corbyn and the Sun – ‘Twas ever thus

September 5, 2019September 6, 2019 John Jewell Jeremy Corbyn, Labour party, The Daily Mail, The Sun

Attacks on Corbyn are nothing new and he clearly believes that the perceived power of the mainstream press is on the wane.

Front page of the Sun - 15 February 2018

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We’ve been here before – Corbyn and the right wing press

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 John Jewell Daily Mail, Donald Trump, Jeremy Corbyn, The Sun

The latest in a long line of attempts to ram home to their readership, and by extension the electorate, Corbyn’s complete unsuitability for high office.

Jeremy Corbyn is on Gogglebox with Jessica Hynes

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Reality Bites

October 28, 2017November 1, 2017 John Jewell Jeremy Corbyn, Margaret Thatcher, Reality Television

When Jeremy Corbyn appears on Gogglebox, he will be following in the reality tv footsteps of politicians from all parties.

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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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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.