The Guardian
Media Studies: Eduqas GCSE, topic 2.11.1
Context
The Guardian is a British tabloid-format newspaper. The issue published on 18th January 2022 covers 'Partygate'.
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.
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.
'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.
Test yourself on The Guardian
Which politician was a whistle-blower in the 'Partygate' scandal?