Andrew McDonald

Andrew McDonald is a reporter based in London who focuses on Westminster and Scottish politics. He joined Politico in 2020 after graduating from Edinburgh Napier University, where he studied journalism. Prior to joining Politico, Andrew worked as a waiter and in a high-street bakery. His reporting primarily covers political news, with an emphasis on the UK's political landscape.

Biography:  https://www.politico.eu/staff/andrew-mcdonald/

98%

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 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

99%

Examples:

  • Andrew tends to present information in a balanced manner without favoring one side.
  • He occasionally uses sources with questionable credibility to support his claims.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Andrew has not shown any conflicts of interest in his reporting.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In an article, Andrew reported that Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour. He mentioned that the party has a lead over the Conservatives in polls and recently inflicted significant losses on Sunak's party in local elections. However, he failed to mention that Elphicke is the second Tory MP to defect to Labour in just two weeks.
  • In another article, Andrew reported on local election results without disclosing his previous employment by the political party involved.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • Andrew has not used deceptive practices in his reporting.

Recent Articles

Rishi Sunak and Nigel Farage: A Political Clash of Tax Cuts and Immigration Reforms in 2024

Rishi Sunak and Nigel Farage: A Political Clash of Tax Cuts and Immigration Reforms in 2024

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 In the 2024 political race, Rishi Sunak and Nigel Farage make waves. Sunak faces pressure to attack Labour's Keir Starmer and dismiss Farage's Reform UK party, while Farage unveils radical tax cuts and immigration reforms in his manifesto. Sunak focuses on Starmer amid Brexit tensions, while Farage presents a contract with the people for 2029 leadership. Unclear how France will respond to Farage's plan to return illegal migrants.
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.
Local Elections Indicate Labour's Lead Over Conservatives Ahead of UK General Election in 2024

Local Elections Indicate Labour's Lead Over Conservatives Ahead of UK General Election in 2024

Broke On: Sunday, 05 May 2024 In the 2023 local elections, the Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suffered significant losses to Labour, with control over councils and seats shifting. Factors contributing to this trend include Labour's stance on issues like Israel-Palestine and handling of the cost of living crisis. The party's coalition from the 2019 general election seems weakened, while Keir Starmer's Labour recovers from its previous low point. Insights from these elections indicate a potential shift in voter sentiment ahead of the 2024 UK general election.