Thread by @SomersetBlue

British journalism is completely missing the public mood at present. WE a want the State to succeed in defeating #COVID19 and to play our part in doing it. Yes, we want #HMG to explain what it is doing, when and why, and journalism has a part to play in that, BUT...1/4

..political journalists seem to think it’s political ‘business as usual’ and that they should attack, attack, attack..because that’s what they do. They think it’s clever to to pick holes, ask stupid questions out of feigned ignorance, engage in ‘whataboutery’. Well, chums..2/4

..it’s not what your audience wants! We want YOU to help us all beat #Covid19 by asking constructive questions, suggesting new actions for #HMG to consider, recognising the positive, and providing illumination not obfuscation. Not about being ‘soft’ .....3/4

..on government but thinking about what role you can play in defeating the biggest peacetime threat we have place for 100 years. Do you want to be remembered for that ......or for pursuing petty vendettas against a government you despise?? Well??
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