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[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Pretty hard to do with such a predominant right wing bias in the media. This was posted as something good that the Tories are responsible for. All facts regarding how weak the legislation or that the stronger legislation was voted was kindly omitted from any publications except the left wing media. This was under Johnson's watch, but the group of people calling the shots has not changed.

[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I suppose Starmer doesn't have a platform of his own? He doesn't have a voice, a website, an impeccable PR team that runs Twitter and Facebook, six open questions every week on PMQs, a whole shadow front bench that do media rounds every day, and hasn't been having secret meetings with Rupert Murdoch.

Yeah you're right, there's absolutely nothing Labour could possibly do 😉.

[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Starmer is not pushing himself as NEWS though. The channel is literally called GB news. That infers it is giving factual evidence when clearly it is nothing more than a culture wars platform designed to push their own agenda.

[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sorry who is talking about GB news? There are other news channels available.

Ask yourself: do you really think Starmer and Labour are doing enough? Or is it always a right wing conspiracy that stands in the way?

[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I am a bit above your gaslighting troll. I am also not an ardent Labour supporter. There is no right wing conspiracy, there is clear evidence the right wing have bought out the media to push an agenda. The conspiracy is people believe it is divide and conquer. The reality is that it is just a heist.

[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Mate, I don't want to get into a pointless argument with you, but you rather randomly brought up GB News for what reason I have no idea 🤣. And I'm sorry, but the way you talk sounds conspiracy 101.

there is clear evidence the right wing have bought out the media to push an agenda.

The guardian and independent and financial times are clear bastions of the right wing 🙄.

The reality is that it is just a heist

😂😂 who talks like this?

Anyway, I bid you good afternoon. Enjoy the sunshine wherever you are.

[–] Syldon@feddit.uk 1 points 2 years ago

😂😂 who talks like this? Michelle Mone maybe?