‘PV’ proposition exposed as LibDems poll lowest in 11 months
The so-called “people’s vote” campaign makes a lot of noise and insists, as if it is self-evident, that the route to Downing Street for the Labour Party runs via another […]
Tag Archives: ethics
Buzzfeed, Cohen wrongly accuse Canary of harassment – but don’t withdraw, leading to… harassment
Earlier this week, Buzzfeed’s editor-in-chief Janine Gibson accused ‘publications such as the Canary‘ of being part of a ‘targeted online harassment campaign‘ against a US journalist that led to his […]
JVL member’s excoriating letter to Guardian editor re antisemitism ‘subversion’
Jewish Voice for Labour member Felicity Laurence has written to Guardian editor Katharine Viner about her paper’s dire reporting on the issue of antisemitism in the Labour Party. A link […]
Academic study: SKWAWKBOX, other left media streets ahead of MSM on journalistic standards
Last week, the SKWAWKBOX published details of a landmark academic study of mainstream media (MSM) journalism around the supposed issue of ‘Labour antisemitism’. The report identified ninety-five serious, “systematic” failings in […]
Sandwell council leader’s ‘exoneration’ ‘falling apart’ as false statement emerges
Sandwell council leader Steve Eling has been trumpeting the result of a council investigation into allegations of misconduct against him ahead of a meeting of Sandwell’s ‘Ethical Standards and Member […]
Sandwell leader’s remarkable response to questions re confidential leaks: “Don’t waste my time”
Edit: this article originally described Julian Saunders as a ‘UKIP-supporting blogger’. He has been in touch to advise that he is not a UKIP supporter. Sandwell council leader – and […]
More Enfield councillors join calls for full NEC investigation into alleged rigging
The SKWAWKBOX has covered at length the battle in the London borough of Enfield between a broad coalition of Labour members and officials from all wings of the party and […]
‘Nuclear’ email by Enfield dep council leader asks whole Labour group to support investigation
The drama in Enfield has moved from growth to explosion, with an email – described by local Labour figures as ‘nuclear’ – sent by the council’s deputy leader to all […]
Spellar’s share in company paid by taxpayer for his office rental
John Spellar, the anti-Momentum Labour MP for Warley in the West Midlands borough of Sandwell, is a key figure in the Labour right – and has been at the centre […]
‘Analyst/gambler’ sends letter for LDems in Lewisham East – has bet heavily on outcome
An outraged tweet by a London resident has revealed that the LibDems – as the ‘imprint’ at the bottom of the letter – have been sending a letter to voters […]