A message of thanks from the founder of Backbench It can be difficult for some members of older generations to appreciate the influence of the online world on our lives. They see the internet like a video game: something intangible,…
There was so much news in 2022 it was hard to keep up, so get ahead by looking at these ten things set to make headlines in 2023. Prince Harry’s Book (10th January) Millions across the globe tuned into their…
There’s nothing like a bit of BBC-bashing to unite the country in these emotionally charged times. From ardent Corbynistas to avowed Brexiteers, lockdown sceptics to despairing Remainers, aiming fire at Auntie — the previous term of endearment for our national broadcaster — is something…
What is the perfect Sunday? Naturally, this varies depending on your age. As a young child, it might be relaxing, playing games, trying to complete as little homework as possible and going to the cinema. It is far more likely…
The last time I wrote about GB News I stated that Andrew Neil was looking ‘tired and frustrated’. Well, it turns out I wasn’t wrong. Neil left GB News for good last week, having not presented his show on the…
Social media as a way to spread information hardly favours political nuance and complexity, and the rise of the “story” feature on Instagram is no different. Similar to the tweet and the hashtag which came before it, the “Instagram infographic”…
Tabloids rarely garner praise for their journalistic integrity. Instead, the term is commonly associated with sensationalist and quasi-factual reporting of papers such as The Daily Star or The Sun. Most commonly, the term is used to dismiss a paper or to disparage its…
Our society today is being changed and challenged by the ever-growing influencer culture, with influencers often portraying themselves as trendy, glam and humble individuals. With the realities of day-to-day life tying us down, influencers provide the working person with an…
On Sunday night, what some have called a new dawn for British broadcasting began with GB News’ first programme. From its first announcement, GB News said it wanted to be controversial and spark debate – it has certainly done that,…