Esther Webber,
Esther Webber is senior UK correspondent for POLITICO. Prior to working for POLITICO, Esther was a political reporter for The Times in London, breaking stories on Brexit, Whitehall, and bullying and harassment in parliament. Esther spent the first part of her career at the BBC, where she covered three general elections and the Scottish independence referendum. She takes a particular interest in demystifying and scrutinising the lesser-known corners of Westminster. She grew up in south London, and holds a Master’s in political theory from the University of London as well as a Bachelor’s degree in history and politics from the University of Oxford. She enjoys the art of cryptic crosswords in her spare time.
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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
75%
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- The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
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No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
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- , the average employee will receive an additional £450 ($572) per year and someone who is self-employed will receive £350 per year.
- The title implies that the budget was lackluster when in fact it contained many difficult decisions beyond a general election.
Deceptions
30%
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- Police drop sexual assault investigation into MP Julian Knight Essex Police took over investigation last year but have now confirmed they are taking no further action.
- , Sunak snubs Scholz: The UK leader’s giving Berlin a wide berth German eyebrows have been raised by Rishi Sunak’s failure to swing by to meet Olaf Scholz.
Recent Articles
UK MP Natalie Elphicke Defects to Labour Party: A Setback for Rishi Sunak's Government over Housing and Border Security Concerns
Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024UK Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour Party deals a blow to Rishi Sunak's government, highlighting discontent among Conservatives and raising questions about their ability to address pressing issues effectively. Elphicke, who represents Dover and is critical of Labour but disappointed with the government's approach to housing and border security, accused Rishi Sunak of broken promises. 
UK Finance Minister Announces Tax Cut for Workers Amid Economic Struggles
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 March 2024UK finance minister Jeremy Hunt announced a tax cut for workers on Wednesday, with the average employee receiving £450 ($572) per year and self-employed individuals getting £350. This is the second such cut in recent months as Hunt tries to encourage hard work by allowing people to keep more of their own money. However, soaring UK government debt, crumbling public services, and a lackluster economy have left the chancellor with little room for further substantial giveaways.