Newspapers Flashcards
Broadsheet newspaper. Generally older readership. Strongly supportive of the Conservative party.
(right wing)
Telegraph
Left-leaning and politically liberal newspaper. Traditionally supportive of the Labour party. Pro B. European.
(left wing)
Guardian
The oldest national newspaper in Britain. A politically centrist broadsheet, tending to be broadly supportive of the government of the day. Owned by Rupert Murdoch.
(centrist)
Times
Primarily aimed at younger readers and commuters. Started as a centrist broadsheet, but has repositioned itself as a left-leaning mid-market paper.
(centrist)
Independent/l D.
Mid-market tabloid aimed at middle class readers. Strongly right wing and supportive of the Conservative party. Anti-immigration and anti-Europe.
(right wing)
Mid-market tabloid. Strongly anti-Europe. Politically right wing. Known for stories about the royal family and the weather.
(right wing)
Express
Left-leaning tabloid aimed at working class readers. Covers a mixture of political and celebrity stories. Supportive of the Labour party,
(left wing)
Mirror
Tabloid Well known for reporting celebrity scandals. Anti-European and usually (but not always) politically right wing. Owned by Rupert Murdoch.
(right wing)
Sun
All newspapers left and right
Left:
Mirror
Guardian
Right: Telegraph Sun Express Mail
Centrist:
Independent
Times