Stephen Castle,

Stephen Castle is the London correspondent of The New York Times, covering British politics and life outside the capital. Before being posted in London, he was based in Brussels as bureau chief and business reporter of The International Herald Tribune (published by The New York Times Company) and later served as Europe correspondent of the Independent. He has also worked for the Sunday and Daily Telegraph. Stephen holds a master's degree from Cambridge University and adheres to The Times' Ethical Journalism handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/stephen-castle

81%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • The author has a tendency to present information in a balanced manner without showing any clear favoritism towards any particular political party or individual.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • There is a potential conflict of interest due to the author's affiliation with The New York Times Company and its coverage of British politics and life.

Contradictions

89%

Examples:

  • There were instances of contradictory information found in the articles, such as the specific circumstances related to the previous incumbent in Blackpool South and the scale of losses suffered by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's party.
  • Three men were charged with assisting Hong Kong's intelligence service in UK, but also that they were assisting Chinese intelligence.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article titled 'Sunak’s Rwanda Immigration Plan Passes Vote in U.K. Parliament' may give readers the impression that Rwanda has been deemed a safe country for asylum seekers when it hasn't.

Recent Articles

Three Men Charged with Espionage for Hong Kong's Intelligence Service: UK Concerns Over Foreign Interference

Three Men Charged with Espionage for Hong Kong's Intelligence Service: UK Concerns Over Foreign Interference

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 Three men, including a retired Hong Kong police officer and the office manager of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, were charged with espionage on behalf of Hong Kong's intelligence service in Britain. The arrests highlight growing concerns over hostile states interfering with UK democracy and economic activity, prompting the British government to pass a national security act to tackle foreign espionage. UK universities are also at risk from Chinese espionage, as Beijing funds scholarships for monitoring dissident activity on campus.
Conservative Party Suffers Major Losses in Local Elections: Labour Gains Over 100 Seats

Conservative Party Suffers Major Losses in Local Elections: Labour Gains Over 100 Seats

Broke On: Friday, 03 May 2024 In the latest local elections, the Conservative Party experienced significant losses, with an average decrease in support compared to last year. The Labour Party capitalized on these losses, winning over 100 seats and describing their victory as a 'seismic message'. Rishi Sunak's leadership is under pressure due to these poor results. Some analysts predict the Conservatives could win fewer seats than in 1997 in the upcoming general election. Notable low turnouts and Labour's success in direct contests with Conservatives add to this trend.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Refugee Plan Passes Critical Vote in House of Commons, Exposing Deep Divisions Within Conservative Party

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Refugee Plan Passes Critical Vote in House of Commons, Exposing Deep Divisions Within Conservative Party

Broke On: Thursday, 18 January 2024 The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to send refugees to Rwanda passed a critical vote in the House of Commons, despite deep divisions within his governing Conservative Party. The bill declares Rwanda a safe country for asylum seekers and was backed by lawmakers after two tense days of debate that exposed these divisions. Despite rebellion from around 60 lawmakers who tried to toughen the legislation, the government gained the upper hand over them on Wednesday.

UK Immigration Minister Resigns Amid Controversy Over Rwanda Deportation Bill

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick resigns over disagreements with the government's proposed immigration policy. The proposed 'Safety of Rwanda Bill' aims to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda and has been ruled unlawful by the UK Supreme Court. The resignation and the proposed bill have sparked criticism from both opposition politicians and hard-liners within the Conservative Party.