Category Archives: Media

The media are the message?

Posted on February 21, 2010 by pauljohnston

Are the media in Britain trying to dictate the political agenda rather than reporting on what goes on? I read somewhere a suggestion that, in the upcoming General Election, ‘the media have decided, rightly or wrongly, that they want a … Continue reading →

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LisbonTreaty: letter to DT

Posted on November 4, 2009 by pauljohnston

In case the dear old Telegraph doesn’t publish my letter, here it is. Sir, It is a pity that your headline of yesterday (3rd. November) accused David Cameron of ‘reneging’ on his commitment to a referendum on Lisbon, when in … Continue reading →

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So now we know……..

Posted on June 8, 2009 by pauljohnston

Philip Johnston (no relation, to my knowledge) in this morning’s Telegraph claims that the Euro election results were people saying ‘a plague on both your houses’ to the Tories and Labour. It might be worth pointing out to users of … Continue reading →

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Election advice from the Telegraph

Posted on May 30, 2009 by pauljohnston

There’s a long editorial this morning, advising readers that ‘a vote for Ukip is a wasted vote’. I think I’ve made it fairly clear that I agree with that sentiment and the Editor’s stated reasons for holding it. Some people … Continue reading →

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Sauce for the goose…………?

Posted on May 24, 2009 by pauljohnston

In an earlier post I suggested that the Telegraph was concentrating on the second homes issue to the exclusion of all else. It appears that, when it suits their purpose, they are prepared to bring up issues they have ignored … Continue reading →

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What ‘The Daily Telegraph’ ISN’T telling you

Posted on May 19, 2009 by pauljohnston

While I was pleased to see local MP Edward Davey listed as a ‘saint’ this morning, I am intrigued by the following figures obtainable from the Internet and relating to last year. Credit where it’s due, he isn’t claiming for … Continue reading →

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