Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty
(“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is
not a fault: it is often careful sourcing.
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Politics
95%
Environment
5%
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BBCConservativesLabourBritainBudgetEnglandReformReform UK
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+0.00 median·
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Indistinguishable from their outlet, which averages
-0.17. On this many articles the
difference between the two is inside the margin.
Leaning rates the writing, not the subject.
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🔮 The party's economic spokesman told the BBC that he did not expect that it will have to return any of the money from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, who are both British and have spent time living overseas. assertive
🔮 Reform leader Nigel Farage said the donations from Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne are "100% compliant with the law today" but he was unable to say they would be permissible under proposed rule changes. assertive
🔮 - Published
Andy Burnham has said the UK will provide "defensive air-to-air refuelling" support for Saudi Arabia, in response to attacks the country has faced from the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. assertive
🔮 Burnham, asked by broadcasters if the deal is "dead", later said the UK will "work hard" to find a resolution between the different sides and he is "confident we can find it working with our US partners". assertive
🔮 - Published
Andy Burnham wants to offer access to free social care services to everyone in England, and will put his plans before voters at the next general election. assertive
🔮 - Published
Shabana Mahmood has announced the reopening of a scheme to resettle refugees in the UK, as she hopes that offering "safe and legal" routes will deter small boat crossings. assertive
🔮 His plans would see the state pension increase every year at least by inflation or 2.5% - but remove the automatic annual link with average earnings. assertive
🔮 - Published
Andy Burnham has suggested rejoining the EU is among options the government could examine to reshape the UK's long-term relationship with Europe. mixed
🔮 Griffith and his colleagues will use day two of the party's conference in Birmingham to also explain how they would want to reduce food costs, support Heathrow Airport expansion and abolish Natural England and the Environment Agency. assertive
🔮 - Published
Kemi Badenoch has said she would rather have another general election than do a deal with Reform UK to secure power, if no party wins the next election. assertive
🔮 Badenoch added her ambition would be for a Conservative government to abolish IHT "as soon as we can afford it", but said she could not currently propose this due to spending commitments on defence, prisons and the economy. assertive
🔮 The government said the money will be provided over three years to schemes such as mentoring for young people, workplace training and communications campaigns designed to improve women and girls' safety. assertive
🔮 - Published
John Healey has pledged there will be a "reduction in the benefits bill" before the next general election, after opponents criticised his first Budget for lacking details on welfare reform. assertive
🔮 - Published
Andy Burnham said he wants to cut the welfare bill "as soon as we possibly can", but was unable to guarantee this would happen before the next general election. mixed
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