I’m a digital strategist, here’s why I’m worried about social media Opinion The political figures who perform best on social media are also the most polarising, writes Josh Coupland I’m a digital native who grew up as social media took hold. Old enough to remember a time at school before social media existed, but young enough to remember countless tales of fellow students being bullied, harassed and [...]
What should we make of Makerfield? Opinion Much analysis of the Makerfield by-election focuses on what it means for Keir Starmer and the Labour party’s national fortunes – but how should we assess it on its own terms? Asks Steve Akehurst It can be stated without much hyperbole that when the people of Makerfield go to the polls next week it will [...]