Megan Specia
Megan Specia is an international correspondent for The New York Times, based in London, covering Britain and Ireland and more recently the war in Ukraine. She has traveled across the United Kingdom reporting on a wide range of topics including national identity, health care, immigration and Brexit. She has also reported extensively in Ireland where she lived for several years. Since early 2022, she has been part of the team covering the war in Ukraine and its impact on society with a focus on vulnerable populations. Megan holds herself to high journalistic standards and aims for her stories to be accurate, empathetic, diverse and reflective of the communities she covers.
Biography:
https://www.nytimes.com/by/megan-specia
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
91%
Examples:
- In some instances, she highlights the historical context and societal impacts of policies which may lean towards providing more comprehensive information.
- Megan Specia appears to have a slight leaning towards reporting objectively without favoring one side in her articles.
Conflicts of Interest
100%
Examples:
- There are no clear instances of conflicts of interest in Megan Specia's reporting.
Contradictions
88%
Examples:
- In one instance, she reported that the British government spent over £700 million on a deportation plan when the article later states that the direct cost of the plan was £900 million.
- She also reported contradictory information regarding losses faced by the Conservative Party in local elections and Assange's potential prison sentence.
Deceptions
95%
Examples:
- However, there is an instance where she repeats a statement from the Sinn Fein party without questioning its accuracy.
- There are no clear instances of deception in Megan Specia's reporting.
Recent Articles
Labour's New Home Secretary: £700m Wasted on Controversial Rwanda Deportation Scheme
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper reveals £700m was spent on the controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, which saw only four individuals go voluntarily and faced numerous legal challenges before being scrapped by Labour government. 
Pro-Palestinian Independent Candidates Swing UK Election Results: A Shift in Voter Loyalties Amidst Israel's Gaza Crisis
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024In the 2023 UK general election, pro-Palestinian independent candidates gained significant support, resulting in Labour losses due to their stance on Israel's conflict with Palestinians. Former Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and other independents reduced Labour majorities in previously safe seats. The deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza led to growing concerns about Israel's behavior and its clash with Labour's historic commitment to anti-colonialism. The success of these candidates highlighted the split loyalties among voters, particularly those facing Islamophobia and historical Palestinian dispossession. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's State Visit to the UK: A Rich History and a Royal Connection
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, with ties to the UK dating back over 15 centuries, are currently on a three-day state visit. They were welcomed at Horse Guards Parade and attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace where King Charles III referenced their grandchildren's love for Pokémon. The royals also visited Kew Gardens, featuring Japanese structures and plant species. 
Labour's Surprising Gains in Britain's Local Elections: A Turning Point for the Conservative Party?
Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024In the May 2, 2024 local elections, Labour made impressive gains against the Conservative Party in England and Wales. Keir Starmer's Labour Party won mayoralty in North Yorkshire for the first time, increased majority on Swindon council, and gained control of Nuneaton government. These victories indicate Labour's momentum towards potential change in power during the upcoming general election due to eroded public trust in Conservative Party following scandals involving Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson, and Liz Truss. 
Julian Assange Faces Up to 175 Years in Prison for Espionage Charges
Broke On: Tuesday, 20 February 2024Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, faces up to 175 years in prison for espionage charges. 
Michelle O'Neill: Northern Ireland's First Nationalist First Minister
Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024Michelle O'Neill of the Sinn Fein party has been appointed as Northern Ireland's first nationalist leader to hold the position of First Minister. UK Supreme Court Rules Against Asylum Seeker Deportation to Rwanda
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 November 2023The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the government's plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to continue with the plan, stating that the principle of removing asylum-seekers to a safe third country is lawful. The government is now considering options, including negotiating a new deal with Rwanda, upgrading the agreement, and adding new nations to the list of so-called safe countries. The UK government argues that the Rwanda policy will deter people from risking their lives crossing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, and will break the business model of people-smuggling gangs. The government has already paid more than £140m to the Rwandan government for the scheme, the breakdown of which it has refused to disclose.
