Matt Honeycombe-Foster

Matt Honeycombe-Foster is a seasoned journalist who serves as the U.K. news editor at POLITICO Europe, where he covers political campaigns and lobbying in Westminster. He previously worked at PoliticsHome as acting editor and news editor, covering the aftermath of the Brexit referendum. His work has been focused on political issues and their implications for the U.K., with a keen eye for potential conflicts of interest or biases.

Biography:  https://www.politico.eu/staff/matt-honeycombe-foster/

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

98%

Examples:

  • The author criticizes the prime minister for fawning over U.S. tech execs and owning a house in California, suggesting potential conflict of interest or divided loyalties.
  • The author seems to have a tendency to present both sides of a political issue, but leans slightly towards social democrat views.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author points out that Sunak's police bodyguard was suspended and arrested over a row, which could be seen as a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • No major contradictions found in the articles.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices were found in the articles.

Recent Articles

Rishi Sunak vs Keir Starmer: A Closer Look at the Contenders in the UK's 2024 General Election

Rishi Sunak vs Keir Starmer: A Closer Look at the Contenders in the UK's 2024 General Election

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 In the UK's July 5, 2024 general election, Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party and Keir Starmer of Labour vie for leadership. Sunak, installed as PM in 2022 after a tumultuous year, faces criticism for economic challenges. Starmer, Labour leader since 2020 and seen as pragmatic, addresses anti-Semitism and forms links with Republicans. Nigel Farage's Reform UK party could impact Conservative seats, while Ed Davey aims to stop a Conservative victory with the Liberal Democrats.
Two Prominent Conservatives, Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom, Announce Their Decision to Stand Down at the Upcoming General Election

Two Prominent Conservatives, Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom, Announce Their Decision to Stand Down at the Upcoming General Election

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 Two prominent Conservative politicians, Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom, unexpectedly announced their resignations and decision not to stand in the upcoming general election. Gove, a former education secretary and EU campaigner, expressed pride in his service but acknowledged it was time for new leadership. Leadsom also withdrew from the race. The total number of sitting Tories not standing again has reached an unprecedented 78, with other notable figures including Greg Clark and John Redwood. The Liberal Democrats pose a significant challenge in several constituencies, including Surrey Heath where Gove is standing down. Their departures may be seen as another blow to the Tories' chances.