Jennifer McKiernan

Jennifer McKiernan is a BBC News reporter who covers live events, primarily focusing on legal proceedings. Her reporting has been featured in various BBC platforms including the High Court trial over alleged phone hacking claims against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). She provides detailed and impartial accounts of the proceedings.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/live/uk-65566057

72%

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

75%

Examples:

  • Jennifer McKiernan reports on the High Court trial over alleged phone hacking claims against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). She has covered the case extensively and provides detailed accounts of the proceedings.
  • McKiernan's reporting is impartial and objective, but she does express some skepticism towards MGN's defense that the claimants are 'smearing' executives by accusing them of lies to cover up hacking.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

35%

Examples:

  • McKiernan reports on the allegations made against MGN and its executives in the context of the trial. She does not make any deceptive statements herself.

Recent Articles

Reform UK Campaigners Under Fire for Racist, Homophobic, and Islamophobic Comments: Nigel Farage's Party Faces Backlash

Reform UK Campaigners Under Fire for Racist, Homophobic, and Islamophobic Comments: Nigel Farage's Party Faces Backlash

Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024 Reform UK campaigners face backlash for racist, homophobic, and Islamophobic comments during the UK election season. A canvasser for Nigel Farage's party was recorded making offensive remarks about Rishi Sunak and Islam.
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash in Final UK Election Debate: Immigration, Ethics, and Leadership

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash in Final UK Election Debate: Immigration, Ethics, and Leadership

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 During the final UK general election debate, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashed on immigration, ethics, and leadership. Sunak accused Starmer of deceitful immigration policies while Starmer promised to reset politics. Both leaders faced pressure to perform well as polls indicated a close race. Interruptions from both sides and protests outside added to the chaos, but both effectively communicated their messages.
Nigel Farage's Reform UK Unveils Core Pledges: Freezing Immigration, Affordable Energy Bills, and No More NHS Waiting Lists

Nigel Farage's Reform UK Unveils Core Pledges: Freezing Immigration, Affordable Energy Bills, and No More NHS Waiting Lists

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Nigel Farage's Reform UK party unveils core pledges in Merthyr Tydfil, focusing on immigration, housing, and energy bills. Promises include freezing non-essential immigration and deporting small boat crossers. The party aims to cut bureaucracy, save £35bn, and offer no more NHS waiting lists or council tax hikes.
Labour's Social Care Plans: Introducing a Cap on Adult Costs by 2025

Labour's Social Care Plans: Introducing a Cap on Adult Costs by 2025

Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Labour commits to introducing a cap on adult social care costs by October 2025, addressing financial security for those requiring long-term care. Shadow Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting emphasizes the importance of ambitious manifesto pledges on social care reforms. The Conservative Government's delayed reforms add context to Labour's plans.
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash in ITV Debate: Taxes, Immigration, and the Cost of Living

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer Clash in ITV Debate: Taxes, Immigration, and the Cost of Living

Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024 During the first 2024 general election debate, Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer clashed over taxes, immigration, healthcare, and past leadership records. Sunak accused Starmer of planning to raise taxes significantly for working households if elected. Starmer denied this claim and criticized Sunak's record in government. The cost of living issue was also discussed with both leaders addressing energy bills, food prices, private healthcare, and taxes. The debate poll results showed a narrow victory for Sunak but perceived Starmer as more likable and trustworthy.