Alex Wickham

Alex Wickham is a political reporter at Bloomberg News, covering UK and Welsh politics. He focuses on the Labour Party and its leader Keir Starmer, reporting on their policies and actions in the UK and internationally. Wickham also covers election campaigns, government appointments, and political scandals involving UK politicians. His articles often discuss topics such as national security, defense spending, energy policy, and economic growth. Prior to joining Bloomberg News, Wickham worked for The Guardian and The Independent.

Biography:  https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AV1oEPH6RqA/alex-wickham

80%

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

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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 author fails to mention that the cut to national insurance was already announced in November 2023.
  • The author occasionally uses misleading statements to present a national insurance reduction as an additional benefit to workers which it is not.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author claims that UK sends Ukraine more missiles, boats, and armored vehicles. However, it is not clear if these are new or previously promised shipments.
  • The author states that Welsh Labour Leader Vaughan Gething resigned due to campaign donations, while another source states that four members of Vaughan Gething's government resigned in protest over the same issue.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author does not clarify that the cut to national insurance was already announced in November 2023.
  • The author makes misleading statements about the national insurance reduction.

Recent Articles

Vaughan Gething: The First Black Welsh Labour Leader Forced to Resign Amidst Controversy

Vaughan Gething: The First Black Welsh Labour Leader Forced to Resign Amidst Controversy

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Welsh Labour leader Vaughan Gething, the first black man to hold the position, resigned on July 16, 2024, amidst criticism and accusations of wrongdoing during his tenure. Known for overcoming Nephrotic syndrome during his university days in Aberystwyth and facing racial discrimination in Zambia as a child, Gething's resignation marks a significant loss for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour administration.
Conservative Party Members, Including Rishi Sunak's Aides, Under Investigation for Betting Scandal Before UK General Election

Conservative Party Members, Including Rishi Sunak's Aides, Under Investigation for Betting Scandal Before UK General Election

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 A betting scandal involving Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's closest aides, including Conservative Party chief data officer Nick Mason and two election candidates, has emerged just before the UK general election on July 4. The Gambling Commission is investigating potential insider trading related to bets placed on the election date. Sunak announced the elections unexpectedly, leading to concerns about rule-breaking and unethical behavior within the Conservative Party.
UK Announces Largest Ever Military Aid Package to Ukraine: 1,600 Missiles, 4 Million Rounds of Ammunition, and ε500 Million in Funding

UK Announces Largest Ever Military Aid Package to Ukraine: 1,600 Missiles, 4 Million Rounds of Ammunition, and ε500 Million in Funding

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 The UK, Europe's largest military power, announces its largest ever military aid package to Ukraine worth over £5.5 billion, including missiles, ammunition, boats and additional funding. PM Rishi Sunak visits Poland to discuss European security with Polish leader Donald Tusk and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. The UK calls on European partners to increase defense spending as concerns grow over US support for NATO.
UK Spring Budget to Include 2% Cut in National Insurance Payroll Tax, Saving Average Worker ਴50 ($1,140) per Year

UK Spring Budget to Include 2% Cut in National Insurance Payroll Tax, Saving Average Worker ਴50 ($1,140) per Year

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 March 2024 The UK Spring Budget will include a 2 percentage point cut to national insurance payroll tax, saving the average worker ਴50 ($1,140) per year when combined with the identical cut announced in November. The chancellor is looking for ways to offer a tax cut on the scale of that announced last year as a way to boost their poll ratings before an election.