People wondering why the BBC left Emily Thornberry’s name off their report about her altering Electoral Commission press releases may be interested to note that her name has now been added to the story, along with the following statement: * Earlier versions of this story did not include the name of the MP as it… Continue reading Glasnost reaches the BBC at last!
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The wisdom of Emily Thornberry
Jonathan Calder asks a pertinent question about this story: Why doesn’t the BBC name Emily Thornberry? As he says, the matter is published on the Parliament website. It’s a bit odd when the BBC are being even more secretive than Parliament. I’m not clear whether this is intended to protect her or mischievously give the… Continue reading The wisdom of Emily Thornberry
Why Islington Labour are the most appalling hypocrites
There’s been some hoo–haa recently about Emily Thornberry MP buying up former housing association property at auction. Interestingly, she denies it is an investment, claiming the property will be used to, as Ms Thornberry puts it, “provide cheap and cheerful accommodation for some young people,” while the Islington Tribune article that appears in suggests it… Continue reading Why Islington Labour are the most appalling hypocrites