The Daily Mail Is by Far the Most Inaccurate (Dishonest?) Paper in Britain

The Daily Mail Is by Far the Most Inaccurate (Dishonest?) Paper in Britain

In 2017 the Daily Mail was by far the biggest offender when it came to making up inaccurate content. They had 37 inaccuracy-based complaints against them upheld by the press self-regulator IPSO. That's more than twice as many as the two next worst offenders (the Daily Express and The S*n



It’s important to bear in mind that these 37 upheld complaints only scratch the surface of the dishonesty and inaccuracy of the mainstream press. IPSO only proceeds with investigations if newspaper content provokes a wave of public complaints. Even if numerous people do complain, it’s entirely up to IPSO whether they bother conducting an investigation or not.

Even though the complaints procedure is so inadequate, the number of rulings against inaccurate content paint a concerning picture of a right-wing dominated mediascape where cynical hacks working for billionaire propaganda barons (Jonathan Harmsworth, Rupert Murdoch, the Barclay brothers) consider themselves free to make up reams of inaccurate content, safe in the knowledge that they’ll receive little or no punishment, even on the occasions that the toothless press regulator bothers to investigate and proves them to be liars.

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Somerville said:

For those who use links to England's Daily Mail



That "little or no punishment" comment is obviously related to the fact that the Daily Mail had more dishonest headlines in 2017 than in 2016, a year when there were 17 findings by IPSOS versus the 37 for 2017.

Link to IPSOS "Rulings and Resolutions" page

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Grim17 said:

Here are a few images from that far-left Socialist BLOG that you got that story from:

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Do you actually subscribe to the hateful crap that asshole is pushing?


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What is IPSO?
The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) is the independent regulator for the newspaper and magazine industry in the UK. We hold newspapers and magazines to account for their actions, protect individual rights, uphold high standards of journalism and help to maintain freedom of expression for the press.

What does IPSO do?

• We make sure that member newspapers and magazines follow the Editors' Code.
• We investigate complaints about printed and online material that may breach the Editors’ Code.
• We can make newspapers and magazines publish corrections or adjudications if they breach the Editors’ Code (including on their front page).
• We monitor press standards and require member newspapers and magazines to submit an annual statement about how they follow the Editors’ Code and handle any complaints.
• We can investigate serious standards failings and can fine publishers up to £1 million in cases where they are particularly serious and systemic.
• We operate a 24-hour anti-harassment advice line.
• We provide advice for editors and journalists.
• We provide training and guidance for journalists so they can uphold the highest possible standards.
• We provide a Whistleblowing Hotline for journalists who feel they are being pressured to act in a way that is not in line with the Editors' Code.
• We work with charities, NGOs and other organisations to support and improve press standards.

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Grim17 said:

Here are a few images from that far-left Socialist BLOG that you got that story from:

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Do you actually subscribe to the hateful crap that asshole is pushing?


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zyzygy said:

A good rule of thumb is if it's in the Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, Daily Express, Daily Mirror and the Sun then you can assume that it's not true.

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