Jack Maidment,

Jack Maidment is a political correspondent at The Telegraph, covering politics and the UK government. He joined the newspaper in 2019 after working as a reporter for BuzzFeed News. Maidment has reported on various political topics, including Brexit, immigration policies, and party politics. His articles often provide insightful analysis of current events and offer unique perspectives on the British political landscape.

Biography:  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/j/ja-je/jack-maidment/

93%

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:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

94%

Examples:

  • Sir Tony Blair accused of hypocrisy over immigration controls call
  • Tories point to ex-PM's record, as Yvette Cooper rules out his digital ID cards proposal

Conflicts of Interest

94%

Examples:

  • Reform UK candidate quits over ‘racism and bigotry’ to back Tories
  • Sir Keir visits Wales, Scotland and England in UK tour
  • Wes Streeting: I won bet on Sajid Javid becoming health secretary

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • Angela Rayner claimed a single person's council tax discount on her former council house while allowing her brother to live there.
  • Jeremy Hunt described Natalie Elphicke’s defection to Labour as ‘Westminster fun and games’
  • Liz Truss expressed her desire for more support for Israel from the government and advocated a more pro-Israel policy in the past.
  • Rishi Sunak accused of leading chaotic government
  • Tom Harris notes that few of the speakers invited to attend the National Conservative conference in Brussels would be on an Islington dinner party guest list.
  • Truss had to actively intervene with officials to get them to vote in a more pro-Israel way at the United Nations.

Deceptions

94%

Examples:

  • Minister refuses to rule out resurrecting northern leg of HS2
  • Reform UK won’t win back voters for Tories, says Braverman
  • Tories attack shadow pensions secretary’s ‘disingenuous’ answers to Martin Lewis’s questions

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.
Two Conservative MPs Defect to Labour Party: Natalie Elphicke and Dan Poulter Criticize Rishi Sunak's Government Over Border Security and Nationalism

Two Conservative MPs Defect to Labour Party: Natalie Elphicke and Dan Poulter Criticize Rishi Sunak's Government Over Border Security and Nationalism

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Two Conservative MPs, Natalie Elphicke and Dan Poulter, have defected to the Labour Party, dealing a significant blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government. Elphicke criticized Sunak's approach to border security and accused the Conservative government of incompetence and division, while Poulter cited concerns over nationalism. The defections come amidst Labour's lead in polls and recent local election losses for Sunak's party.
UK Government Considers Exemptions for Afghans in Rwanda Deportation Bill Amidst Ongoing Parliamentary Debate and Boris Johnson's Proposal Anniversary

UK Government Considers Exemptions for Afghans in Rwanda Deportation Bill Amidst Ongoing Parliamentary Debate and Boris Johnson's Proposal Anniversary

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 The UK government is considering exemptions for Afghans who served with British forces from the Rwanda deportation bill, following a significant vote in the House of Lords. Ministers are also considering options on an Afghan exemption, as peers backed an amendment requiring Rwanda to pass independent verification before being considered safe. The government plans to use RAF Voyager aircraft for deportations after failing to find a charter airline, while Labour's Angela Rayner faces investigation over council tax fraud and electoral offence claims.