Heralding a New Bias?

Today (October 1) the Herald carried a Conservative response to Lib Dem Councillor Neil Matthews' incendary letter of two weeks ago which accused the Conservative administration of 'their intention to keep democracy in the dark.' (http://shepwaylibdems.org.uk/articles/000122/shepways_tories__frightened_of_democracy.html). Perhaps the only blight on this barnstorming performance was the ending which appeared more on message for the Conservatives with the clarion call 'It's time for change'. (http://www.conservatives.com/).

The response (http://www.shepwayconservatives.org.uk/index.php?sectionid=3&pagenumber=427) is equally full of vim and vigour and worth a read, with counter examples and a sharp ending. Readers can (and of course should) decide themselves who wins this one.

What really caught this blogger's eye is that in addition to taking a swipe at the Lib Dems, Cllr Tillson also has a pop at the Herald. Next to the horrifically blown up head of Cllr Tillson (don't panic - I am referring to the terrible pixellation of his photo), the title bar and preamble are:


Sportingly the Herald have left off this rather bitter opening shot though the ususal 'anti-conservative bias' is in full force - directly opposite Cllr Tillson's letter is yet another 'Commons Touch' column from our-as-yet-unelected MP, Damian Collins.