BBC bias again?

***Hibbyradge*** · 02-05-2015 11:00 PM

Why has this story appeared?

It's a total non-story, but it seems to me that it's designed to make sure that as many euro-sceptics as possible don't vote Labour.

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2015-32566522

***Hibbyradge*** · 02-05-2015 11:01 PM

***Just Alf*** · 03-05-2015 10:50 AM

1st BBC repeat could be a BBC fluke, 2nd repeat a mistake, repeat appearances 3 through 11 and counting is the BBC being culpable.

When you count in that the "unsolicited letter from 5000 small businesses" to the media was coordinated on the Tory party web site makes it even more damming!

***JimBHibees*** · 04-05-2015 07:19 AM

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That is disgusting to be honest. Has this story been picked up by any of the other media outlets? Can remember the woman clearly on the Question time and she was incredibly hostile and to be described as an undecided voter is laughable. Sounds like BBC is totally unaccountable. No doubt Nick Robinson will be along soon to tell us how to vote. His background IMO should rule him out from being seen as impartial

***Hibbyradge*** · 04-05-2015 01:30 PM

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His background IMO should rule him out from being seen as impartial

***snooky*** · 09-05-2015 11:55 PM

50,000 in London today apparently in an anti-austerity march.
Nothing about it on BBC or in the press.
Some reporting 100 demonstrators at Downing St.
There is something seriously wrong with this nation's media.
Troubled times ahead if news like this continues to be suppressed methinks.

***marinello59*** · 10-05-2015 07:34 AM

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50,000 in London today apparently in an anti-austerity march.
Nothing about it on BBC or in the press.
Some reporting 100 demonstrators at Downing St.
There is something seriously wrong with this nation's media.
Troubled times ahead if news like this continues to be suppressed methinks.

It has been reported in the press.
There is no way that there was anything like 50 000 people involved. iIf there had been then Sky would have been running 24/7 reports about the end of civilisation as we know it.

**PiemanP** · 10-05-2015 08:08 AM

50000 - I'll tell the jokes. Can't have been more than 1000.

The usual bunch of young anarchist low life's who can't accept a democracy. Grafiting a war memorial is a new low though.

***marinello59*** · 10-05-2015 08:35 AM

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50000 - I'll tell the jokes. Can't have been more than 1000.

The usual bunch of young anarchist low life's who can't accept a democracy. Grafiting a war memorial is a new low though.

I may agree with you about the number attending, 1000 seems about right going by those who took parts own accounts. But they have every right to protest. The vast majority were apparently peaceful. These things will attract a small element intent on causing trouble. The actions of those who defaced the war memorial have been condemned by other participants.

***Colr*** · 10-05-2015 08:41 AM

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50,000 in London today apparently in an anti-austerity march.
Nothing about it on BBC or in the press.
Some reporting 100 demonstrators at Downing St.
There is something seriously wrong with this nation's media.
Troubled times ahead if news like this continues to be suppressed methinks.

Yes it was. I saw it.

***Colr*** · 10-05-2015 08:43 AM

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50000 - I'll tell the jokes. Can't have been more than 1000.

The usual bunch of young anarchist low life's who can't accept a democracy. Grafiting a war memorial is a new low though.

To be honest, these twats turn up quite frequently and there are lots of protests outside Westminster most of which aren't covered because there not news. This one was covered. Did Russell Brand turn up?

***snooky*** · 10-05-2015 09:34 AM

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Yes it was. I saw it.

What did yo see Colr?
What was your estimate of numbers?
My original post was to highlight the discrepancy in the figures. I suspected there was some under/over estimating done depending on which side was doing the report.

johnbc70 · 10-05-2015 09:52 AM

The BBC has a well known history for being 'leftie' so maybe just evens things up. Maybe a rouge Tory made it into a position of power.

johnbc70 · 10-05-2015 09:55 AM

This riot by 50,000 is being reported on the BBC, maybe they got their numbers wrong as it says 'hundreds'. More bias I assume or the facts?

***Colr*** · 10-05-2015 09:59 AM

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This riot by 50,000 is being reported on the BBC, maybe they got their numbers wrong as it says 'hundreds'. More bias I assume or the facts?

Hundreds is a bit more like it.

***snooky*** · 10-05-2015 10:13 AM

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Hundreds is a bit more like it.

Thanks for clearing that up. We need as many reliable witnesses on these incidents as possible. There are so many sources of misinformation out there from both sides of the argument, it's vital that eye witnesses like yourself tell us like it is.
(And I have no doubt that you probably are.)

***grunt*** · 10-05-2015 11:06 AM

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Thanks for clearing that up. We need as many reliable witnesses on these incidents as possible. There are so many sources of misinformation out there from both sides of the argument, it's vital that eye witnesses like yourself tell us like it is.

Haha! You were the only one I've seen who mentioned 50000!! You were the source of this particular piece of misinformation!

***Hibbyradge*** · 10-05-2015 12:01 PM

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50000 - I'll tell the jokes. Can't have been more than 1000.

The usual bunch of young anarchist low life's who can't accept a democracy. Grafiting a war memorial is a new low though.

"Low lifes"? Seriously?

***Hibbyradge*** · 10-05-2015 12:04 PM

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The BBC has a well known history for being 'leftie' so maybe just evens things up. Maybe a rouge Tory made it into a position of power.

"A rouge Tory". A brilliant typo!

Isn't that what the right wing call David Cameron?

**PiemanP** · 10-05-2015 01:17 PM

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"Low lifes"? Seriously?

Yes, violent protesting and damage to property means they’re probably lower than low-life. Not all of them are fighting and causing damage, but it’s their intent as a group for it to escalate to that.

I live in London and see this sort of trouble quite regularly and I’ve got no time for it or the people who revel in it.

johnbc70 · 10-05-2015 01:35 PM

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"Low lifes"? Seriously?

What would you call a group that vandalises a war memorial?

***cabbageandribs1875*** · 10-05-2015 01:45 PM

the one/ones that wrote graffiti on a war memorial should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves...no need whatsoever for an act like that, shameful

***Colr*** · 10-05-2015 05:50 PM

Talking of bias, if you post a coherent comment in opposition to SNP policy in the Herald it gets moderated out?

***Keith_M*** · 10-05-2015 06:10 PM

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Talking of bias, if you post a coherent comment in opposition to SNP policy in the Herald it gets moderated out?

Really? I've seen loads of Anti-SNP comments in the Herald, both coherent and rants.

Jane Pollock, Kevin Kelly, John Mac-OBE and some guy from Dunbar (Flinn?) regularly post what could only be described as obsessive Anti-SNP rants and their comments are still there for all to see.

***Colr*** · 10-05-2015 06:20 PM

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Really? I've seen loads of Anti-SNP comments in the Herald, both coherent and rants.

Jane Pollock, Kevin Kelly, John Mac-OBE and some guy from Dunbar (Flinn?) regularly post what could only be described as obsessive Anti-SNP rants and their comments are still there for all to see.

Maybe they only allow rants. Well made poits which undermine the SNP are scrubbed.

***snooky*** · 10-05-2015 06:30 PM

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Really? I've seen loads of Anti-SNP comments in the Herald, both coherent and rants.

Jane Pollock, Kevin Kelly, John Mac-OBE and some guy from Dunbar (Flinn?) regularly post what could only be described as obsessive Anti-SNP rants and their comments are still there for all to see.

Better to read the letters in the Scotsman if you want a fair balance of opinion

***Keith_M*** · 10-05-2015 07:41 PM

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Maybe they only allow rants. Well made poits which undermine the SNP are scrubbed.

I see you cannot prove what you say and discount any evidence to the contrary, as on other threads.

You have once again posted on something based on no facts whatsoever, demonstrating that you merely post your prejudices.

***Colr*** · 10-05-2015 10:03 PM

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I see you cannot prove what you say and discount any evidence to the contrary, as on other threads.

You have once again posted on something based on no facts whatsoever, demonstrating that you merely post your prejudices.

What are you on about?

***snooky*** · 04-06-2015 05:01 PM

Do others find that they read BBC reports on news events with much more scepticism since the referendum?
I know I do. My first question now is, what is the political interest & motivation behind this report.
Generally, you can find one easily if you want to - whether there is one or not.

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Mr Dowten Thomas