Hugh Schofield

Hugh Schofield is a British journalist currently working for the BBC. He has reported on various topics including French politics and history. In his youth, he was inspired by Rumer Godden's novel 'The Greengage Summer', which is set in Château-Thierry, France. The novel tells the story of a group of English teenagers who spend their summer holidays in the town and have various experiences of sexuality and self-discovery. Schofield was drawn to the place by his fascination with Godden's work and embarked on a mission to find traces of it in Château-Thierry today.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-54526146

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:
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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

95%

Examples:

  • The author expresses hope that far-right candidates will not win elections and believes some in Macron's camp find the far-left component of a rival party equally unpalatable.
  • The author suggests that Macron could have reacted differently to his European defeat and kept going, but instead chose to call for no votes for certain parties.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

100%

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Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

France on the Brink: Far-Right National Rally Party Gains 33% of Votes in Legislative Elections, Sparking Fear and Uncertainty Among French Muslims

France on the Brink: Far-Right National Rally Party Gains 33% of Votes in Legislative Elections, Sparking Fear and Uncertainty Among French Muslims

Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 France's political landscape shifts as Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party secures 33% of votes in legislative elections, leaving President Emmanuel Macron and the left-wing New Popular Front trailing. The election results spark fear among France's Muslim population and ignite calls for unity among opposition parties to block the National Rally from gaining power.
French President Emmanuel Macron Calls for Snap Parliamentary Elections After Far-Right Party's Victory in European Parliament Vote

French President Emmanuel Macron Calls for Snap Parliamentary Elections After Far-Right Party's Victory in European Parliament Vote

Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024 French President Emmanuel Macron calls for snap parliamentary elections after far-right National Rally party gains double the votes in European Parliament. The upcoming legislative elections on June 30 and July 7 could result in a far-right government, leading to significant implications for France and Europe. Macron's decision follows his loss of parliamentary majority and advocacy for Europe-wide defense efforts.