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Lib Dems and Conservatives double down on “deceitful” use of ‘propaganda’ style tactics in Mid Beds by-election

The Liberal Democrats have said they'll continue to use 'fake newspapers' in their Mid Beds by-election campaign, despite voters overwhelmingly criticising the tactic and calling for the propaganda...

Mid-Bedfordshire candidates “deceive the public” by using fake newspapers ahead of by-election

Two political parties in Mid-Bedfordshire have been found using fake newspapers while campaigning ahead of a, yet to be announced, by-election in the area. The tactic of making political campaign...

North Bedfordshire Lib Dems criticised for “cynical attempt to mislead” public

Bedfordshire Liberal Democrats have been criticised for delivering campaign material designed to look like a local newspaper. The North Bedfordshire Observer printed as a tabloid-sized...

BBC announces “ambitious” plans to support local journalism

The BBC has this morning announced plans to significantly expand its partnership with the News Media Association and local news organisations to support local journalism. Under the...

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