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Newspin: Balancing the News (UK)

News for Jul 26, 2022

It's Tuesday! Things are happening. Let's take a step back, pop out of the old echo chamber, and see what's going on!

Goodfellas actor Paul Sorvino dies at 83 -- The Guardian

The Brooklyn-born actor, who played mobster Paulie Cicero in Goodfellas, died of natural causes on Monday

Outline: (what is this?) goodfellas actor paul sorvino

Tone: (what is this?) ++ v. positive

Discussion: (what is this?) + Paul Sorvino, -- Ray Liotta, ++ Paul


Veteran British actor David Warner, star of The Omen and Tron, dies aged 80 -- The Guardian

The stage and screen veteran’s multifaceted career included roles in Titanic, Time Bandits and Straw Dogs; His family said: “He approached his diagnosis with a characteristic grace and dignity

Outline:  veteran british actor david warner

Tone:  ++ v. positive

Discussion:  ++ David Warner, ++ Tron, ++ Cross of Iron


Titanic and Omen actor David Warner dies at 80 -- BBC News (UK)

David Warner died on Sunday at a care home for those in the entertainment industry; His family said they were sharing the news "with an overwhelmingly heavy heart" He was also known for playing villainous sidekick Spicer Lovejoy in Titanic

Outline:  omen actor david warner

Tone:  ++ v. positive

Discussion:  ? Stratford, ? The Omen and Tron, ? Warner

Tories have 'absolutely lost the plot' - Starmer -- BBC News (UK)

Could Boris Johnson return to new PM's cabinet? "No, I think we need to look forward at this point," says Rishi Sunak "I'm sure he will have a role, I'm sure he will be vocal, but he will not be part of the government," says Liz Truss

Outline:  tory candidates

Tone:  - negative

Discussion:  - Liz Truss, - Rishi, - BBC


The Papers -- BBC News (UK)

Tuesday's Telegraph: PM Sunak would be a new Gordon Brown, claims Truss

Outline:  new gordon brown

Tone:  ± mixed

Discussion:  ++ Gordon Brown, -- Rishi, ++ Truss


Tory leadership: Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak clash in heated BBC debate as it happened -- The Guardian

No 10 claims delays at Dover not caused by Brexit as Tory leadership rivals prepare for televised debate UK politics live

Outline:  tory leadership

Tone:  + positive

Discussion:  - Starmer, - Blair, ++ Labour

Mysterious life forms discovered in centuries-old Hawaiian lava caves -- Metro

Hundreds of years ago, the volcanic processes that created Hawaii also formed a network of underground caves They're inhospitable to most life but, scientists have found colonies of microbes that possess many secrets Let's unlock the mystery

Outline:  older lava caves

Tone:  + positive

Discussion:  ? Scott, ? Hawaii, ? Patagonia


Thousands of crab shells washed up on Welsh beach -- BBC News (UK)

Spider crabs migrate to shallow waters in large numbers every summer to moult their outer shells; Owner of Anglesey Sea Zoo, Frankie Hobro urged residents not to be alarmed at the emergence of the carcasses

Outline:  spider crab carcasses

Tone:  + positive

Discussion:  ? BBC, ? Brexit, ? Keir Starmer

Breaking: Rwanda not safe enough for asylum deal and Priti Patel must reconsider, parliamentary committee says -- The Independent

MPs and peers raise ‘fundamental concerns’ over compliance with international law

Outline:  rwandan government officials

Tone:  ± mixed

Discussion:  - Rwanda, -- Patel, - Tories


Met finally admits not sending Boris Johnson questionnaires over Partygate gatherings -- The Guardian

Force accused of ‘deferential policing’ after it confirms not seeking details from PM over two events before deciding not to fine him

Outline:  boris johnson

Tone:  + positive

Discussion:  ? Boris Johnson, ? UK, ? Trump


Man who raped woman hours before her death jailed for life -- BBC News (UK)

Lars Pedersen, 38, attacked Alison McAllister at the Forth and Clyde Canal in Glasgow; The 56-year-old victim had been sitting alone and was said to be in a distressed state

Outline:  lars pedersen

Tone:  - negative

Discussion:  ? Africa, ? England, ? UK

Labour would repair brittle economy, vows Keir Starmer -- BBC News (UK)

Labour government would prioritise growth, says Keir Starmer

Outline:  keir starmer labour government

Tone:  + positive

Discussion:  + Labour, + UK, + Scotland


Tory leadership: Do rivals' tax pledges add up? -- BBC News (UK)

Liz Truss says she will scrap the governments rise in National Insurance, suspend green levies on energy bills and cancel a planned rise in corporation tax Together her plans are estimated to cost 38.5bn a year

Outline:  analysis national insurance

Tone:  - negative

Discussion:  - Rishi, -- Sophie, - Sunak


Labour will not nationalise rail, water or energy, Rachel Reeves says -- The Independent

Shadow chancellor says policies do not fit within her plans to restrict public spending; Keir Starmer says he won’t nationalise energy and water

Outline:  public spending

Tone:  + positive

Discussion:  - Labour, + Tories, ++ Scotland

Ofcom finds BBC guilty of impartiality breaches over Ruth Davidson interview -- The Guardian

Regulator says World at One failed to properly balance suggestions democracy had become corrupted under SNP government

Outline:  impartiality breaches

Tone:  - negative

Discussion:  -- BBC, - Scotland, ++ Davidson


A GB News parody account has been suspended after causing chaos on Twitter -- The Independent

A GB News parody account has been suspended from Twitter for impersonation; The parody account was suspended for impersonating GB News

Outline:  gb news parody account

Tone:  ++ v. positive

Discussion:  ? GB News, ? Twitter, ? Karen


Ex-BBC employee raised concerns about bullying by DJ Tim Westwood, reports say -- BBC News (UK)

Ex-BBC employee says they raised concerns about "bullying" by Tim Westwood when he was a DJ; They said they felt they were warned against taking further action against DJ

Outline:  ex - bbc employee

Tone:  ± mixed

Discussion:  ? Tim Westwood, ± BBC, ? Jimmy Saville

Eurovision 2023 confirmed to take place in UK as Ukraine officially ruled out -- Metro

BREAKING: The BBC has confirmed that the UK will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest after Ukraine was forced to pull out, despite the countrys act Kalush Orchestra winning this years competition

Outline:  eurovision song contest

Tone:  + positive

Discussion:  ++ UK, ± Europe, - Russia


UK to host Eurovision 2023 after agreement with Ukraine and broadcasters -- ITV News

The search for a host city is now underway

Outline:  eurovision

Tone:  ± mixed

Discussion:  - Ukraine, ++ Brighton, ? London

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