Nina Lloyd

Nina Lloyd is a political correspondent at PA Media, based in Westminster. She joined PA in 2021 covering general news, having started her career as a freelance agency court reporter.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/nina-lloyd

75%

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

88%

Examples:

  • The Conservative Party has destroyed people's trust in politics.
  • ] The Lib Dem spokesperson said.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The article mentions Trafigura's involvement in the incident and how they were able to extinguish the fire on board.
  • The author uses language that dehumanizes the Houthi rebels by referring to them as 'Iran-backed.'

Contradictions

83%

Examples:

  • Alister Jack placed three bets on the timing of the general election.
  • Two senior Tory officials, Tony Lee and Nick Mason, took a leave of absence during election campaign due to Gambling Commission investigation.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • Defence Secretary Grant Shapps claims that 'this intolerable and illegal attack on maritime shipping is the latest on innocent people and global trade'. However, it is not clear from any of the sources cited or quoted whether this was an accurate representation of what happened to the Marlin Luanda.
  • The article claims that Houthi threats to shipping in the region persisted despite joint US-UK strikes against rebel sites in Yemen earlier this week. However, it is not clear from any of the sources cited or quoted whether these strikes had anything to do with Houthi attacks on commercial ships.
  • The article quotes a spokesperson for Trafigura as saying that 'we would like to recognise the exceptional dedication and bravery of the ship's master and crew who managed to control the fire in highly difficult circumstances, as well as the essential assistance provided by Indian, United States and French Navy vessels to achieve this outcome.'. However, it is not clear from any of the sources cited or quoted whether these statements were accurate representations of what happened on board the Marlin Luanda.

Recent Articles

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack and Other Politicians Implicated in Betting Scandal Ahead of General Election

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack and Other Politicians Implicated in Betting Scandal Ahead of General Election

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Scottish Secretary Alister Jack and several other politicians have been implicated in a betting scandal on the timing of the UK general election, raising questions about human fallibility and scrutiny in public life. Jack admitted to making three bets, one successful and two unsuccessful, denying any rules violation but revealing over £2,000 winnings. Comparisons are drawn to Partygate and four Tory figures are involved. Labour has suspended candidates for betting involvement while Sir Keir Starmer criticizes Rishi Sunak's leadership. The Gambling Commission investigates those violating betting rules.
Houthi Rebels Attack Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker Carrying Russian Naphtha in Gulf of Aden, Complicating Red Sea Crisis Caused by Iranian-Backed Rebel Attacks on Israel's War on Hamas in Gaza Strip and American Ships Under Fire

Houthi Rebels Attack Marshall Islands-Flagged Tanker Carrying Russian Naphtha in Gulf of Aden, Complicating Red Sea Crisis Caused by Iranian-Backed Rebel Attacks on Israel's War on Hamas in Gaza Strip and American Ships Under Fire

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 On January 27th, a Russian naphtha tanker was hit by a missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. This attack further complicated the Red Sea crisis caused by Iranian-backed rebel attacks on Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza Strip. On Wednesday, two American ships carrying cargo for US Defense and State departments came under attack from Houthi rebels in Red Sea, prompting a U.S Navy warship to shoot down some projectiles.