Gaby Hinsliff

Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist and political commentator. She was formerly an assistant editor at The Observer and chief leader writer at The Times.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/gabyhinsliff

43%

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 poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The article shows a clear bias in favor of the TV drama and its impact on Post Office victims. It does not provide any balanced or critical perspective on the issue.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • The author does not appear to have any clear conflict of interest in this article, as she is mainly reporting on the events and opinions of others. However, her role as a columnist for The Guardian may influence her perspective and tone.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts herself by claiming that the TV drama only recently triggered action for Post Office victims, while also acknowledging that there have been ongoing efforts to bring justice for almost 20 years. This is a major contradiction.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The author uses deceptive practices by omitting or distorting facts that would undermine her argument. For example, she does not mention the names of any of the victims or their stories, nor does she provide any evidence for her claims about the TV drama.

Recent Articles

Post Office Horizon Scandal: A Miscarriage of Justice for Innocent Sub-Postmasters

Post Office Horizon Scandal: A Miscarriage of Justice for Innocent Sub-Postmasters

Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024 The Post Office Horizon scandal has been a major issue in the UK for years, with hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongfully convicted and many suffering financial ruin. The faulty computer system used by the Post Office caused this miscarriage of justice, but it was made worse by corporate backside-covering inside the organization. This led to a lack of transparency and accountability in the legal process, resulting in innocent people being punished for crimes they did not commit.