Dan Bloom

Dan Bloom is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in covering politics for both online and print media. He currently serves as the Senior London Playbook Author for POLITICO, where he focuses on domestic policy issues such as the welfare state, public spending, and housing. Prior to joining POLITICO, Dan worked as Online Political Editor for The Mirror in London, covering Westminster politics and other topics. He has also reported on local politics and a major murder trial for the Kentish Express and Medway Messenger, earning him the title of Kent Journalist of the Year. Dan holds a degree from Durham University and a postgraduate diploma from the Cardiff School of Journalism. He has a rudimentary understanding of Spanish and enjoys singing, cycling, and traveling in his spare time.

Biography:  https://www.politico.eu/staff/dan-bloom/

85%

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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

50%

Examples:

  • Dan Bloom reported on domestic policy such as the welfare state, public spending, and housing. However, there is no clear indication of personal political leanings in his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Dan Bloom spent the first part of his career at the Kentish Express and Medway Messenger, where his reporting on local politics led to him being named Kent Journalist of the Year.

Contradictions

38%

Examples:

  • Sir Keir Starmer pledged that a Labour government would not raise income tax, national insurance contributions or VAT. However, Sir Keir refused to rule out raising corporation tax or capital gains tax to fund public services.

Deceptions

100%

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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash Over Taxes and Immigration in Sky News Debate

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 During a heated Sky News debate, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashed over tax cuts, corporation tax increases, and immigration policies. While Sunak promised tax reductions under the Conservatives, Starmer pledged no income tax, national insurance or VAT hikes for Labour. The leaders also discussed the economy, NHS and illegal migration after record Channel crossings.