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Referendum Blog: June 8

MERTHYR TYDFIL BIAS: On this morning’s Today programme, BBC reporter Sima Kotecha visited Merthyr Tydfil. There were three features. In the first, she spoke to three locals whom she said were undecided, ‘leave’ and remain’ in the referendum debate. The…

Bias by Omission? BBC under-reports latest EU assault on Internet freedom

BBC Bias, EU Referendum, European Union | by David Keighley

BBC bias comes in many forms. One of the most insidious is bias by omission, when the Corporation chooses not to report key developments or perspectives in areas of major controversy. It is a major issue in the referendum campaign.…

Referendum Blog: June 6

EU Referendum Blog | by David Keighley

‘ABOMINABLE BIAS’: Andrew Marr interviewed John Major and Boris Johnson on his show yesterday (5 June). The BBC has characterised in other commentary the battle now as a ‘blue on blue’ fight, and with only two Sunday shows to go…

Referendum Blog: June 5

EU Referendum Blog | by David Keighley

FEEDBACK BIAS: Radio 4’s Feedback, presented by Roger Bolton, ostensibly examined on Friday listeners’ concerns that BBC coverage was favouring the remain side in the EU referendum debate. Michael Yardley from Colchester said: Now Roger Bolton – who was editor…

Referendum Blog: June 4

EU Referendum Blog | by David Keighley

CORNWALL BIAS: Justin Webb is the latest Today reporter to go walkabout to get the perspective of the EU referendum ‘from different places’. His destination was Redruth in Cornwall. Previous News-watch postings on BBC’ presenters’ handling of the topic of…

Referendum Blog: June 2

EU Referendum Blog | by David Keighley

NAUGHTIE BIAS: On Tuesday, James Naughtie, now a roving BBC correspondent emeritus, assembled three Today features about the Scottish reaction to the EU referendum. They were seriously imbalanced towards the ‘remain’ side. In the opening sequence, at 6.42am, Naughtie explored…