Andy Burnham torn apart by furious Nigel Farage over Brexit 'sell out'
Findings are available in the analysis below.4 findings
Left out here: Leaves out what changes the picture
The Express presents David Cameron's claim that the UK's economic problems have nothing to do with Brexit as a "major intervention". It never reports that Burnham answered it at the same summit. Without this, a reader believes Cameron's claim went unanswered by the Prime Minister. Other outlets reported Burnham's pushback, and The Independent described the UK as facing a long-term productivity and trade hit from Brexit.
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The Express calls the deal Andy Burnham will sign next week "major new giveaways" in its own voice, though its own body says the concessions only "could include" payments and other measures. It turns a split described by one government source into a push that "proved toxic within the Cabinet" and uses loaded words such as "cosying up". It does not report that Burnham answered David Cameron.
States one side's claim as fact
Serious
“poised to sign major new giveaways with Brussels next week”
Why this matters
The Express describes the coming agreement as "major new giveaways" as settled fact.
The impression it gives
That the content of the deal is known and that it consists of concessions handed to Brussels.
The context
The Express's own later sentences say the concessions only "could include" payments and other measures. Burnham says the summit is to "set up a serious dialogue". The terms are not established in the article.
How we know
Elsewhere in the article“They could include contributions to Brussels coffers”
Elsewhere in the article“set up a serious dialogue”
States one side's claim as fact
Minor
“which has proved toxic within the Cabinet”
Why this matters
In its own voice the Express states that Burnham's push "has proved toxic within the Cabinet".
The impression it gives
That the Cabinet has turned against the policy.
The context
The only support in the article is one unnamed government source. That source describes a split: some are "quite uncomfortable" while others "are completely up for the fight". That is division, not a policy proved toxic.
How we know
Elsewhere in the article“This has made some people quite uncomfortable in government”
Elsewhere in the article“are completely up for the fight”
“triggered a wider push for rejoining the EU entirely after the next general election”
Why this matters
The Express states as fact that Burnham has started a push to rejoin the EU after the next election.
The impression it gives
That rejoining after the next election is Burnham's stated programme.
The context
The article's own account of Burnham's position is that he will set out "different options" and has previously wished to see the UK rejoin "in his lifetime". Nothing in the article shows a rejoin plan tied to the next election.
How we know
Elsewhere in the article“previously expressed a wish to see the UK rejoin the EU in his lifetime”
Uses a loaded word
Minor
“cosying up to European leaders over dinner”
Why this matters
The Express describes a summit of European heads of government as "cosying up" over dinner.
The impression it gives
That Burnham's attendance was ingratiating rather than diplomatic business.
The context
The Express itself reports that he attended the European Political Community meeting and announced sanctions on Russian oil producers there.
How we know
Elsewhere in the article“the UK is sanctioning all 10 of Russia”
“Many people also see this as a complete betrayal”
Why this matters
The Express attributes the charge of "complete betrayal" to unnamed "many people".
The impression it gives
That a broad public verdict of betrayal exists.
The context
The article names no one, cites no poll and gives no source for this sentence.
Leaves out what changes the picture
Minor
What is missing
The Express presents David Cameron's claim that the UK's economic problems have nothing to do with Brexit as a "major intervention". It never reports that Burnham answered it at the same summit. Without this, a reader believes Cameron's claim went unanswered by the Prime Minister. Other outlets reported Burnham's pushback, and The Independent described the UK as facing a long-term productivity and trade hit from Brexit.