Beth Rigby

Beth Rigby is a seasoned political journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering major events such as general elections, referendums, and Brexit. She currently serves as the political editor at Sky News, where she reports from Westminster and hosts the podcast Electoral Dysfunction. Prior to joining Sky, Beth worked for nearly two decades at The Times and Financial Times in various roles including media editor, deputy political editor, consumer industries editor, retail correspondent, and hedge fund writer. She has interviewed prominent political figures and broken exclusive stories on cabinet reshuffles and crises.

Biography:  https://news.sky.com/author/beth-rigby-583

74%

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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%

Examples:

  • The article shows a tendency to present the government's perspective on the Rwanda policy without thoroughly questioning its effectiveness or addressing criticisms from other political parties.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • The article states that despite passing laws to designate Rwanda as a safe country and securing a new treaty to assuage some of the Court's concerns, getting the flights off the ground is still not guaranteed.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article uses hyperbolic language to describe the cost of the Rwanda scheme, potentially exaggerating its financial impact.

Recent Articles

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.