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Presents the author's search for Labour Party voters in the Dorset area of England. Number of people who voted Labour in 2001, giving Jim Knight the MP seat; Difficulty in finding anyone willing to admit they plan to vote for the Labour Party in 2005; Plans of one man to vote for Labour because they've done more for hospitals and education than the other parties; Sentiments of another voter that many voters want to give British Prime Minister Tony Blair a slap on the face, but are nonetheless afraid of the Conservative Party gaining power.

Contends that British Home Secretary Charles Clark's insistence that Britain is in a state of emergency is a sham. Observation that a genuine national emergency would threaten the life of the nation and its population; Belief that Britain is safer today than it has been in any other sustained period since the 1930s; Views on the threat from al-Qaeda; Reference to previous attacks on Britain by the IRA and the emergency that Northern Ireland experienced; Issue of trust; Comments of Clarke, who said he fears that there are people and organisations trying to destroy British society.

Offers opinions on the Stephen Lawrence inquiry and its potential effect on police racism in Great Britain. How the investigation into Lawrence's death has transformed public consensus that institutional racism exists in police departments; Details of the Lawrence case, including a brief transcript of courtroom proceedings; The hope that they case will lead to police reform in the policing of black Britain.

The article discusses the racist murder of the Black student Stephen Lawrence in Great Britain. It talks about the crimes in the country. It discusses the issue of racism in public. It focuses on the investigation that took place related to the crime. It also discusses the hate speech and the forensic evidences pertaining to the crime.

In this article the author comments on the British media coverage of the abduction of Madeleine McCann, a British toddler who disappeared in 2007. The author is of the opinion that the parents of the child, Gerry and Kate McCann, were poorly treated by the British media that openly speculated that they were responsible for the death or abduction of their daughter.

In this article the author discusses "Cameron on Cameron: Conversations With Dylan Jones," a book-length interview with British Conservative Party leader David Cameron published in 2008. The author examines a number of Cameron's opinions including his likes and dislikes, his definition of his social class status and his earlier career in the public relations industry.

The article announces that a survey of readers of the magazine chose Anas el-Banna, an 11 year-old British child campaigner on behalf of the prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as the humanitarian figure of the year 2007. It is noted that as a result of the appeals made by the boy to British prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown Anas el-Banna's father will be released from captivity. INSET: Best of the rest....

In this article the author examines perceptions of the European Union as reflected in the British political press. A number of peculiar notions held by the British public about the organization are examined. The author suggests that mass circulation newspapers could turn British public opinion in favor of the European Union.

Discusses the deaths by gunshot of four young soldiers at the Surrey barracks. Investigation by police; Status of the police report, which has not been made public; How recruits Sean Benton, Cheryl James, Geoff Gray and James Collinson died separately, in unexplained and sometimes baffling circumstances, at the headquarters of the Royal Logistics Corps in Surrey; Suspicions regarding the victims; How the police investigation contributed to the lack of public knowledge; Unanswered questions; Contention that the families and the public are entitled to know what evidence has been found.

Discusses the effects of the law in Great Britain that withdraws the power of the police to stop and search. Advantages of the stop and search method; How the stop and search method relates to racism; Recommendations of William MacPherson, inquiry chairman of Lawrence company.

Comments on the ethical conduct of the press in Great Britain. Actions taken by the Metropolitan Police in response to the murder case of Stephen Lawrence; Speculations on the reason behind the decision of Peter Stothard to resign as editor of the `Times'; Views on libel laws and formal press complaints.

Presents an analysis of the class war-related issues published in the `New Statesman' magazine since 1930s. Information on the case of Mr. F. Cole of Barnet, London; Prediction of Kingsley Martin, editor from the thirties to the fifties, on the fall of Chamberlain in 1940; Views on the state of opinion journalism.

Argues that French position on British beef appears to be wrong, but xenophobia and boycotts will not help British farmers. Criticisms on European rule on British beefs; Opinion on the economic reality elucidated by the issue; Comment on the boycott campaign; Effect of the hysteria on the issue.

Argues that for the people of Great Britain to have the police they deserve, they must first reassess their attitudes to race and racism. Details of the report of Sir William Macpherson on the case of Stephen Lawrence; Testimonies of two officers of the Metropolitan Police in the case; How Macpherson ruled on the case.

Focuses on the trial surrounding the murder of Stephen Lawrence in Great Britain in April, 1998. Examination of the testimony given by witness William Ilsley, a former chief superintendent; Information on the strategies used by the lawyers at the trial; Implications of corruption in the police force; Details on the trial.

Focuses on the Lawrence inquiry in Great Britain. When police surveillance was set up near the home of suspects in the murder of Stephen Lawrence; Details on evidence given by Detective Sergent Stephen Knight; In-depth look at the murder of Lawrence; Reference to the behavior of police officers at the scene of the murder.

The article looks at issues related to regulation of the press in Great Britain as of October 2012. The author recounts some of the misconduct at British media outlets, including those owned by media entrepreneur Rupert Murdoch, that has been brought to light in a government investigation being led by Brian Henry Leveson, a British judge. He expresses the view that the extent of cell phone hacking and other misconduct shows that press self-regulation does not work.

In this article the author discusses the growth in size of British Sunday newspapers, a trend begun by the "Independent" in the 1980s. He describes the size of newspapers in 2008 chronicling the number of supplements and magazines several titles contain. It is suggested that such growth is at its apogee and assesses its impact on journalism. Also discussed is an aspect of Internet journalism.

In this article the author comments on Paul Dacre, a journalist and editor of Great Britain's "Daily Mail" newspaper. The article focuses on a 2008 speech delivered by Dacre in which he claimed that Great Britain was ruled by a left-leaning bureaucracy and contended that there are judicial restrictions on the British press.

In this article the author discusses the British newspaper response to the 2008 resignation of Sir Ian Blair, the senior official with London's Metropolitan Police force. He offers analysis of the reporting and editorializing on the part of the conservative press and finds fault with their contention that race played a part in Blair's resignation.

In this article the author discusses the 2008 financial crisis and offers his opinion on the impact it will have on the British mass media. He suggests that commercial television broadcasting will fare poorly as advertising demand is likely to decrease. Also examined are questions of regulation of television and public broadcasting.

In this article the author discusses aspects of journalism history and the evolution of British newspapers. He examines newspapers and journalistic practice in a number of periods including during the Victorian era, the Second World War and in the 1980s. Also discussed in the article is the author's reaction to the financial crisis of September 2008.

In this article the author expresses his opinion on an aspect of British newspaper publication. He notes a trend toward the phasing out of newspaper sub-editors, copy persons charged with overseeing the quality, accuracy and clarity of published materials, and is critical of it. He suggests that the use of copy editors protects newspapers from libel actions.

In this article the author discusses newspaper coverage of the weather, particularly weather-related disasters, as they occur in Great Britain. The article was written at the time of significant flooding in the country. The difficulties British newspapers face covering the weather are examined. Also, the author speculates as to the future of the "Daily Express" newspaper.

In this article the author discusses the editorial opinions espoused by newspapers in Great Britain that lean toward the right of the political spectrum. At issue is a race discrimination suit brought by Tarique Ghaffur, a high ranking British police official of Asian descent. The author notes that the conservative press has been highly critical of Ghaffur's action.

In this article examines aspects of the British press and mass media. He suggests that journalists are not above interpreting actions of political figures in order to enhance stories to make them more sensational. At issue was press speculation based on little fact that suggested that Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, England, sought the leadership of the Conservative Party.

This editorial discusses the acquittal of Barry George after his initial conviction for the murder of Jill Dando. The article argues that the media sensationalised the trial, leading to the prejudgment of George qualify as contempt of court, and ought to be punished. The risks that the publishing of prejudicial material pose for defendants hoping to receive a fair trial are presented in detail.

In this article the author comments on media coverage of the 2008 visit to Great Britain of Barack Obama, the U.S. Democratic Party nominee for president. He describes the positive press Obama has received in Great Britain and notes that some British newspapers have compared him to such celebrities as Princess Diana and Nelson Mandela.

In this article the author states that British newspapers are fond of publishing stories that inspire righteous anger in readers. He cites two such items, current in July 2008, that emphasized an over-active bureaucracy and its victimization of ordinary citizens. Also discussed is the launch of an Internet archive of the British newspaper "The Times."

In this article the author examines British press coverage of the war in Afghanistan. He is critical of the sparse and shallow journalism issuing from the conflict, but concedes that the opportunities for critical reporting are few. He discusses the official version of the war put forward by the British Army.

In this article the author discusses the activities of British journalist Shiv Malik and his treatment at the hands of British justice authorities. The author warns that if police are able to gain access to Malik's sources then the process of journalism as practiced in Great Britain is under significant threat.

In this article the author discusses the coverage in British newspapers of a heat wave that settled on the British Isles in May 2008. He notes that while heat waves are legitimate news topics, their relative frequency has turned most reportage on such events into cliche. The author examines some of the hackneyed themes employed by journalists when writing about heat waves.

In this article the author discusses press reaction to the 2008 local elections in Great Britain, which saw the Conservative Party make significant gains. Surveying a number of pro-Conservative newspaper columnists the author finds that there was little jubilation at the victory over the Labour Party. Press coverage of Conservative Party leader David Cameron is assessed.

In this article the author examines British newspaper coverage of soldiers injured in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The significant degree of support for the wounded voiced by the tabloid press is discussed. Also examined is an attempt by British authorities to seize the notes of a reporter who wrote a story about Islamic fundamentalism in Great Britain.

The article presents the author's opinion regarding news media publicity in Great Britain surrounding the case of Karen Matthews, a woman charged with child neglect following the month-long disappearance of her daughter Shannon. The author says that, despite a law against prejudicial news stories about a person charged with a crime, the authorities have ignored such stories because they don't want to challenge the mass media. The U.S. Newseum is separately remarked on.

In this article the author examines media coverage of the 2008 announcement by Fidel Castro that he was stepping down as leader of Cuba. He notes that newspapers on both the left and right of the political spectrum had similar reactions to the story. The author also examines the diminishing British interest in the war in Iraq.

In this article the author examines media reaction to a February 2008 speech by Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Williams was alleged to have advocated the inclusion of Islamic law in British statute. The author suggests that the media criticism the speech provoked was misplaced and that British newspapers had not understood what Williams had said.

In this article the author discusses the significant number of young persons in Great Britain seeking careers in journalism despite a general contempt in British society for journalists and newspapers. He examines a number of aspects of journalism as a career, including the contention that interest has grown out of Great Britain's celebrity culture.

In this article the author examines the British tabloid newspaper "The Sun," noting that its circulation has declined under editor Rebekah Wade. The editor has declared that the decline in readership has come as the result of the growth of the Internet, while the author takes the newspaper to task for poor writing and for the use of clichés.

In this article the author examines British newspaper criticism of the police force. He examines articles and editorials critical of labor unions and other issues raised by the police in Great Britain, noting that the newspapers that published them are on the conservative side of the political spectrum and had been traditional supporters of law enforcement.

In this article the author examines press reports covering an outbreak of an intestinal disorder in Great Britain during early 2008. He faults British newspapers for sensational coverage of the outbreak of the illness thought to be a norovirus. Issues surrounding foreign press coverage of the 2008 presidential elections in the United States are also discussed.

In this article the author discusses British press reaction to comments on immigration and immigrants made in 2007 by the British singer Morrissey. The author notes that while the singer sought to distance himself from his possibly racist statements through threats of legal action, portions of the mainstream press embraced them. The author examines the expressions of support voiced by British journalist Trevor Kavanagh

In this article the author examines press reaction to scandals and mishaps that have befallen the government of British prime minister Gordon Brown during 2007. The author finds that newspapers have responded mildly to mistakes made by a number of British government figures including finance minister Alistair Darling, defence minister Des Browne and home secretary Jacqui Smith. He suggests that the British press will tolerate blunders but not outright self-aggrandizement.

In this article the author considers the role to be played by the British press in correcting the environmental impact of global warming and climate change. He notes that press reports are frequently so pessimistic on the subject that readers are likely to conclude that nothing can be done to reverse environmental degradation. He suggests that more accurate, non-sensational information be disseminated, particularly by large mass circulation daily newspapers.

In this article the author discusses the decline in the amount of British press coverage of the war in Iraq. According to the author the decrease is due not to the reduction of violence but as a result of waning interest in the war on the part of the British general public. The author notes a single incident of Iraq coverage, in "The Sunday Telegraph" newspaper, during a four day period in late 2007.

In this article the author discusses the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). He notes that the publicly supported broadcaster offers superior news services than those provided by the channels supported by commercial advertising. He states that the BBC is a national asset under threat by significant budget cuts.