The Daily Record have a moderate to strong liberal bias in their story selection and/or political affiliation. They often use emotive language, publish reports that may be slanted, and occasionally omit information that could be detrimental to liberal causes. Some Daily Record news may lack reliability.
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Overall, the Daily Record is categorised as Left Biased due to its consistently one-sided reporting favouring liberal viewpoints. It is rated as Mostly Factual in its reporting, rather than High, because of one-sided reporting that sometimes lacks full context.
Detailed Report Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: United Kingdom
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History: The Daily Record, a member of Reach PLC, is a Scottish tabloid newspaper headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland. Published six days a week, its sibling publication is the Sunday Mail. The paper shares a strong relationship with the Daily Mirror, with significant UK stories often reported in both.
Funded by / Ownership: The British Publishing Company Reach plc (formerly known as Trinity Mirror) owns The Daily Record. Its revenue comes primarily from digital advertising, print ads, and subscription fees.
Analysis / Bias Upon review: The Daily Record often employs eye-catching and sensational headlines that typically lean towards the left. The newspaper endorses the Labour Party, with articles and headlines frequently using charged language, such as this report: “Coked-up biker jailed for death of fellow motorcyclist in head-on collision.”
In terms of editorial content, The Daily Record regularly features negative coverage of conservative figures like Prime Minister Boris Johnson, exemplified by articles discussing policy reversals. Generally, The Daily Record exhibits a one-sided reporting style but has not been found guilty of factual inaccuracies. Thus, we rate them mostly factual, acknowledging their factual yet biased nature of reporting.
Failed Fact Checks: None in the Last 5 years
In summary, The Daily Record is rated as Left Biased due to its consistent pattern of reporting favouring liberal perspectives. Additionally, it is rated as Mostly Factual in its reporting, rather than High, because of its tendency for one-sided reporting that may omit broader context. (D. Van Zandt 9/3/2017)
