How the BBC is skewing the election
Author: Dave Middleton
The Reuters Institute at the University of Oxford tells us that, “The BBC is by far the most widely used source of news in the UK both online and offline, and it is one of the most highly trusted sources of news.” It has a duty of ‘impartiality’ enshrined within its charter. Yet, whilst it has willingly given a platform to Nigel Farage, its coverage of anything remotely left of centre is almost non-existent. Look up Green Party on the BBC website and there is not a single mention of them since the election was announced.
Remembering Tiananmen Square
Authors: Mike Stanton & Dave Middleton
On 3rd June 1989 Chinese troops were sent in to clear a student encampment in Tiananmen Square. As they broke through the barriers containing around 10,000 students and workers, the words “zhendan, zhendan” (“live fire, live fire) began echoing in the night. Most of the young people gathered there were unfamiliar with “the regular put-put of automatic gunfire. By the end of the night, none could mistake it.”
Palestine: A short history
Author: Dave Middleton
On social media and in the mainstream press we are constantly reminded that the current conflict in Gaza started on 7th October. This is not just a typographical error, it is a deliberate attempt to whitewash the history of Palestine and the imposition of the Israeli state by European powers following World War Two....
Israel Lies
Author: Dave Middleton
Israel lies. They have lied since the start of their assault on Gaza. They lied about babies being beheaded. They lied about underground command centres in hospitals. They lied about the extent of sexual assault on 7th October. They lied when they said that they were not targeting civilians. They even lied to their own citizens when they said they cared about the hostages. And now they have lied about wanting a ceasefire....
Cardiff students demand transparency over institution’s investments
Author: Harvey John
One of the biggest stories not being covered by the mainstream media is the growing number of student peace camps growing up around the country with just one demand: that their universities divest from Israel, whose Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been accused this week of war crimes by the International Criminal Court’s prosecutor....
