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The Guardian

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The Guardian is a British tabloid newspaper. The issue published on 18th January 2022 covers 'Partygate'.

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History

  • The first issue of The Guardian was published on 5th May 1821.
  • The Guardian is a tabloid newspaper.
    • As of July 2021, The Guardian had an average daily print circulation of 105,000 and a subscription base of 51,232.
  • The Guardian targets audiences from educated, upper-class backgrounds.
    • The average reader's age is 54.
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Politics

  • The Guardian is ideologically, mainstream left-wing.
    • The Guardian has no specific allegiance to a political party.
    • The Guardian is often critical of right-wing perspectives.
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'Partygate'

  • After the Covid-19 lockdowns in the UK, allegations emerged that the then Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, had broken lockdown rules.
    • This scandal became known as ‘Partygate’.
  • This issue of The Guardian was released when the pandemic was drawing to a close.
  • The most notable whistle-blower in the scandal was the former Chief Political Advisor to Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings.

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