The British government is drawing up plans to force social media platforms to prioritize "trusted" public service media, such as the BBC, raising concerns about potential government influence over online news reporting.
The British government is drawing up plans to force social media platforms to prioritize “trusted” public service media, such as the BBC, raising concerns about potential government influence over online news reporting. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The British left-wing Labour government has proposed new measures to force social media platforms prioritize content from public service media (PSM), including the BBC , as part of efforts to combat “misinformation.” A Green Paper published June 22 suggests requiring platforms to make so-called “trusted” news sources more visible, even if users do not actively seek them out. DETAIL: The proposal, outlined in the government’s new media Green Paper, comes as growing numbers of…Open
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- Executive Director Curt Mills appeared on War Room to talk about the next steps in the Iran peace deal breakthrough - Senior Editor Andrew Day’s column “Vance’s Next Move?” was featured in The Hill’s newsletter “The Movement” - Mills was quoted in CNN Politics on whether Vance is risking his shot at the presidency in 2028 by leading the Iran peace talks - Mills joined the Matt Gaetz Show to discuss the bombing of Lebanon and the rest of Israel’s reaction to the Iran talks - Day appeared on BBC Persian to comment on the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding - Mills was quoted in the Spectator on whether Trump and Vance have decided to break with the Israelis The post TAC Media Appearances: 6/15–6/22 …Open
An ally of Keir Starmer’s told the BBC on Sunday that Mr. Starmer was “taking the time to think through what the political realities are today compared to last week.”
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) conspired with a pro-migration charity to give prepared statements to two boat migrants to confront Reform UK's Zia Yusuf on Question Time, the BBC's flagship debate show.
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has come under fire after allowing a pro-migration charity to coach asylum seekers with prewritten statements to attack Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf during Question Time, the BBC’s flagship debate show. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) conspired with a pro-migration charity to give prepared statements to boat migrants to confront Reform UK’s Zia Yusuf on Question Time, the BBC’s flagship debate show, in December. DETAIL: In an episode of Question Time, filmed on December 5, 2025, two asylum seekers confronted Zia Yusuf , Reform UK’s Shadow Home Secretary, with prepared statements. The incident sparked over 1,000 complaints from viewers. On Wednesday, it…Open
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has admitted that his premiership is going badly following the resignation of his Secretary of Defence.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer conceded that his premiership is going badly in an interview with the BBC following multiple resignations from the Ministry of Defence. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - He has also been under fire for refusing to admit Britain has a problem with two-tier policing amid the Henry Nowak scandal . DETAIL: In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Britain’s de facto broadcaster, Starmer conceded that he needed to “turn things around” following a slew of ministerial resignations and disastrous results for the Labour Party in local elections in May. Despite this, the Prime Minister refused to stand aside and vowed to fight any leadership challenge from within his own party.…Open
Nigel Farage is living through an experience that will feel remarkably familiar to American conservatives—especially President Donald Trump.Britain’s political establishment long comforted itself with the belief that Farage could be contained, marginalized, or simply waited out. Instead, he has become the dominant force in British politics. As Reform UK continues to lead national polling, the […]
Nigel Farage is living through an experience that will feel remarkably familiar to American conservatives—especially President Donald Trump. Britain’s political establishment long comforted itself with the belief that Farage could be contained, marginalized, or simply waited out. Instead, he has become the dominant force in British politics. As Reform UK continues to lead national polling , the tactics deployed against him have begun to resemble those used against Trump during the run-up to the 2024 election . The first parallel is media hostility. Much like Trump, Farage faces a press corps that often appears less interested in covering his rise than explaining why it should not be happening. Britain’s state broadcaster, the BBC,…Open
A BBC presenter has apologized for misquoting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's response to Henry Nowak's wrongful arrest and murder.
A BBC presenter has issued an apology to Nigel Farage after falsely claiming that the Reform UK leader called for “white cold rage” in response to white teenager Henry Nowak’s murder and wrongful arrest. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A BBC presenter has apologized for misquoting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s response to Henry Nowak’s murder by Vickrum Digwa and wrongful arrest by the police. KEY QUOTE: “I owe Nigel Farage an apology. During last night’s Newsnight we covered the murder of Henry Nowak and the political reaction to the case , including discussing Nigel Farage’s comments about ‘pure, cold rage’. However I referred to ‘white cold rage’. This was a mistake on my part… I apologise to Nigel Farage for…Open
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- Executive Director Curt Mills appeared on Steve Bannon’s War Room to discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation and the future DNI - Correspondent Harrison Berger joined Redacted to explain how Israel is running its newest social media influence operation - The Daily Caller quoted Mills in its piece “Even The Most Loyal Young MAGA Warriors Jump Ship Over Iran War” - Contributors Dan McCarthy and Jim Antle spoke with Tom Switzer about the fractures in the MAGA movement caused by the Iran War; Mills is cited - Senior Editor Andrew Day was interviewed by the BBC’s Radio 4 on the state of Israel today - Responsible Statecraft quoted Mills on the factors that drove the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard - Mills spoke at the…Open