Never thought I'd say this but @piersmorgan is absolutely right. The purpose of journalism is to speak truth to power and hold whoever is in government to account. The coronavirus is an example of how journalists MUST question leadership. It is the bedrock of democracy.
I'm dead serious. Look how easy it is for people to shrug off Gove's cocaine use - that's just what media luvvie types do! - while if that was Stormzy it would be used as proof of the delinquency of working-class black people. There would be a hailstorm of talkshows about it.
This is utterly extraordinary.
@BBCNews has edited out the audience laughing at Boris Johnson being questioned on trust.
The first part is from last night’s debate, the second is from BBC News at 1pm today.
#ge2019
From The Sun to The Mail, The Times to the Telegraph - billionaire tax dodgers control Britain’s media - and it’s destroying our democracy.
My new video for @novaramedia#ge2019
Here's a rather extreme example of selection, combination and EXCLUSION when it comes to image selection... The anchorage pins down the preferred reading. An example of social media democratising news? https://t.co/I6k4y85iDE
Following nearly 1000 complaints against @piersmorgan for his opinions on gender identities, he has been cleared by Ofcom with the regulator saying he 'has a right to express his views.'
Thoughts on this ruling?
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