Even supporters of Syrian intervention should be wary of sabre-rattling in the press

"All the war-propaganda, all the screaming and lies and hatred, comes invariably from people who are not fighting." - George Orwell View this email in your browser Today we look at the coverage in the right-wing press of the situation in Syria. After a summer of headlines warning of swarms of migrants heading to the UK there was a sudden change in tone after the shocking picture of Aylan Kurdi emerged. Already though, concern and empathy appears to be switching to war-mongering with the Sun labelling the Labour leadership contenders "cowards" for not backing a bombing campaign in Syria. Those who oppose military action are obviously outraged by this, but we suggest even those who support it should realise that this type of coverage does them no good either. We also ask if Yvette Cooper could really win the Labour leadership. There has been a lot of talk of a possible 'late surge' for Cooper with some believing she could pull off a surprise victory. But we suggest this is unlikely, although no one can be certain, all the evidence shows Corbyn is well ahead. However the picture in the London mayoral candidate race is far less clear. At this stage only a fool would call the result of that with any confidence. Latest Articles     No, Yvette Cooper is not about to win the Labour leadership   On Sep 07, 2015 11:54 am There is little real evidence Cooper is on course to win Read more... »   Even supporters of Syrian intervention should be wary of sabre-rattling in the press   On Sep 07, 2015 10:37 am The war-mongering in the Sun does nothing to reflect the complex strategic and moral realities of intervention in Syria Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Today's science, tomorrow's medicines   On Sep 07, 2015 09:38 am Whether it's a glance at your bathroom cabinet or a trip to the dentist, pharmacology is all around us! This animation from the British Pharmacological Society provides an introduction to the science of pharmacology and the charity's activities as a global community at the heart of pharmacology. Read more... » A sustainable public transport system   On Aug 05, 2015 04:47 pm Go-Ahead Group's approach to a sustainable public transport network, which is vital to the economic development of the UK. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     Good news: the small change at the GPs which can make a big difference for people with mental illness It can be difficult to get excited about acronyms, but last week the British Medical Journal published an article about QOF which got us very excited indeed. Read more... »   Trade Union bill is 'an attack on all working people' The Tories' latest attacks on Trade Unions are about as vindictive and nasty as they could possibly get, and go further than even Thatcher would have dared. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     CIOB partners with $10bn New York City Department to upskill workforce New strategic partnership helps New York construction professionals gain CIOB Chartered status Read more... »   IAS welcomes the European Advocate General's opinion on MUP Court judge says Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) does not contravene European law in its aim to protect public health Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2015 Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd), All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Politics.co.uk (Adfero Media Ltd) 501 Metropolitan Wharf Building 70 Wapping Wall London, E1W 3SS United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences