Conquest of the Useless | Mic Wright | Substack

The abuse of Ngozi Fulani and the resignation of Lady Susan Hussey is being framed in a very familiar way by a press practised in manufacturing excuses.

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Coverage of the results of the 2021 ONS Census of England and Wales features more dog whistles than a chaotic day at Crufts.

Nov 29

A single Times news story about shoplifting illustrates how 'straight' reporting can betray ideology, even if the writer thinks otherwise.

Nov 24

On the mediocre spectacle of Keir Starmer's Times interview and my theory of The Time of Noticing/Distraction.

Nov 22

Hey! Why aren't you tucking into your shit sandwich? The press' autumn statement coverage reveals just how little choice we have.

Nov 17

The former Health Secretary's presence on I'm A Celebrity is a sick joke but you can't trust the media's predicted punchline.

Nov 14

A BBC ‘study’ into abuse sent to MPs is flawed, dangerous, and already being treated as gospel.

Nov 10

48 years after he disappeared, the tabloids still can't let go of Lord Lucan stories.

Nov 7

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