Oliver Browning

Oliver Browning is a Short Form Content Editor at The Independent, covering the trending news of the day. In this role, Oliver has covered everything from hard political and world news to sports and culture stories. He has also produced a number of sports exclusives for The Independent, including around the 2023 Rugby World Cup and Premier League football. Oliver's career began at the online news website GiveMeSport, working as a lead writer on UK and US editorial teams.

Biography:  https://www.independent.co.uk/author/oliver-browning

90%

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

98%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author selectively reports on Lord Cameron's meeting with Donald Trump while ignoring other meetings he may have had or plans he may have made during his trip to the US.
  • The author occasionally uses loaded language to create emotional responses from readers without providing evidence to support claims.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no conflicts of interest identified in any of the articles.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • The author reports that the new UK government reaffirmed its commitment to NATO and that Sir Keir Starmer stressed that the change of UK government will not affect support for Ukraine.
  • There are no contradictions in the other articles.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalist language such as 'vital for American and European security' to create an emotional response from readers without providing any evidence to support this claim.
  • The title of one article implies that it is a joint press conference between David Cameron and Antony Blinken when in fact it only mentions their names together once and does not mention any other speakers or attendees.

Recent Articles

New UK Prime Minister Starmer's Debut at NATO Summit: Unwavering Support for Ukraine and Defense Spending Increase

New UK Prime Minister Starmer's Debut at NATO Summit: Unwavering Support for Ukraine and Defense Spending Increase

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 New UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reassures Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of continued support during NATO summit, pledges to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP, and strengthens relationships with key European leaders.
President Biden's State Visit to France: A Strong Bond and Productive Discussions on Global Issues

President Biden's State Visit to France: A Strong Bond and Productive Discussions on Global Issues

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 During his June 8, 2024 state visit to France, President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed key policy issues including Russia's war in Ukraine, Middle East conflicts, Indo-Pacific cooperation, climate change, artificial intelligence, and supply chains. The United States and France's historical bond was highlighted through their shared fight for freedom dating back to French support of American independence.
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Urges Trump to Support Additional Funding for Ukraine's War Against Russia

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Urges Trump to Support Additional Funding for Ukraine's War Against Russia

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron met with former President Donald Trump in Florida to urge support for additional funding for Ukraine's war against Russia. Details of their conversation are not known, but Cameron has been vocal about his support for Ukraine and will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday to discuss a $60 billion military aid package. Trump previously stated he would end the war within 24 hours if reelected and suggested converting weapons transfers into a loan.