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Stephen Cushion

Independent

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A new voting system meant the Welsh election couldn’t have been further from a two‑horse race ‑ so why was it portrayed as one?

A new voting system meant the Welsh election couldn’t have been further from a two‑horse race ‑ so why was it portrayed as one?

Polls and projections increasingly framed the Senedd election as a contest between two parties.

14.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Stephen Cushion

Limited scrutiny of party claims in early Welsh election coverage – new analysis

Broadcasters are covering the Senedd campaign, but new analysis suggests many party claims are going largely unchallenged.

16.04.2026 20

The Conversation

Stephen Cushion

Voters in Wales face Senedd election amid confusion over who holds power over what

Study reveals major gaps in public understanding of devolved powers as voters prepare to head to the polls.

07.04.2026 10

The Conversation

Stephen Cushion

BBC bias? The Prescott memo falls well short of the standards of impartiality it demands

The Prescott memo contained no research questions or objectives, method, sample, time frame or, crucially, analytical framework for examining output.

14.11.2025 10

The Conversation

Stephen Cushion

BBC Verify largely factchecks international stories – what about UK politics?

Domestic political stories were more likely to have context added, rather than claims challenged.

21.07.2025 10

The Conversation

Stephen Cushion

Why Ofcom wants to plug a legal loophole around politicians presenting news

What do audiences really think about impartiality in news presenting?

22.05.2025 10

The Conversation

Stephen Cushion