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Alimah Ahmed 11L

I agree with this statement as it is known for the media to often be corrupt and manipulated into fitting articles and reports based on what their audience would want to hear. This might not always be completely accurate however and lean towards a bias - which, in turn spreads misinformation and may incorrectly influence a large majority of readers with this. This would lead to wider issues later on such as demands for things of which the politician in question cannot provide (For example Boris Johnson making empty promises whilst the news glorified him). Furthermore, this would be unfair to the opposing party and create unnecessary tension between them as using this method would creative false narratives and controversy.

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Yumna Ahmed 11I

I disagree with this statement because newspaper should have the freedom and right to show their views on political parties during elections. This allows newspapers to influence and inform the public with information about political parties. Another reason why I disagree with this statement is because banning newspapers to support political parties changes the meaning of freedom of press as its goes against a fundamental right.

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Nima jama 11A

I disagree with this statement as newspapers should have the freedom to express their views on certain topics without political and judicial interferences. An important fundamental principle of democracy is a free press, so removing the press' right to this takes away their democratic rights and rids the public of the ability to make an informed decision on which party to vote for.

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Ruqayyah G 11U

I agree with this statement as the people who read newspapers are easily influenced by what they see other people agreeing to in which then they don't look into the facts of the situation. Many people do not know that newspapers are not based on just facts they also express opinions through newspapers which the reader may not realise and then then may support a political party that may do things the individual may not approve of.

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Afeefa

I agree with this statement as people get influenced by newspapers and start gaining the same views as the newspapers this increases popularity of political parties this leads to them gaining votes in election and even winning the election also people may not have a full understanding from the political party as they may have no knowledge on it.

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khadeja 11A

I agree with this statement as some newspapers have a lot of influence over people for example The Sun had a major influence over many people by publishing newspapers about the Conservatives and then when they won the Sun headlined it 'Its the sun wot won it' in the 1992 general election implying that they had won the people over and swayed people to vote for the Conservatives.

however some may argue that the press have freedom to print whatever they wish so its technically not them having the capacity to make people vote for who they think its right. Banning newspapers during elections is not ideal for the people who like a certain party and there are many other nespapers who support other political parties which they can see.

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Sabihah Amin 11I

I disagree with this statement as newspapers have freedom of press which means they have the right to publish information fit for the public eye. In addition newspapers help the electorate in making informed decisions that can impact their lives and educate them. Newspapers are a source of reliability as people are able to align their views with relevant information they find in the news to help them make their final decision in who to vote in the general election. Furthermore, freedom of press is a fundamental principle of democracy. The UK for example as well as many other countries is considered to be democratic nation as the final decision falls on the public to decide who they want as their government.

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Simrah Sadik 11E

I disagree with this statement because the press have freedom of speech.This allows newspapers to influence the public as well as educate them with information about the opposing team and can be seen as a campaigning method as the public do not need to agree or disagree with what they are reading but can can also gather several different informations from different viewpoints to see what party suits them the best. This could also increase voter turnout as it can reach a wider audience .

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Mayesha Tasnim 11E I disagree with this statement as newspapers are given right of freedom of press and it is a fundamental principle in democracy as it can have a big impact and influence on the public. It should be the public’s decision on whether or not they agree or disagree with the presses views. This is important as it gives the press various opinions and view points and also helps increase public debate. Newspapers being banned defeats the idea of freedom of press as it goes against a fundamental right.

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Natasha Akram 11U

Some may disagree to this statement because the press has freedom of speech and promotes the fundamental principal of democracy. The newspapers can help influence the public during elections and educate the public more about a specific political party so they can gain the votes they deserve. Some may agree to this statement because the media can be biased, for example they might talk about one specific political party and not talk about any other ones, this will mislead the audience and the wrong party will get the votes they do not deserve.

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Tasmin Morshed 11A

i disagree with the statement because UK newspapers provide a range of opinions and views via editorials and opinions , they provide a platform for politicians to adress citizens and explain their views , positions and policies , this is benificial for citizens to understand political isssues and consequences , newspapers publish opinion poles which are helpful for citizens completing tactical voting such as FPTP elctoral system,it is important that elections and voting systems as there are already a set of rules ensuring impartiality during elections which refelct the freedom in a democratic political system rather than a non-democratic one i also belive that it is limiting the freedom of the press,Banning newspapers during elections is a critical blow to freedom of the press. It prevents them from holding those in power accountable, essentially silencing crucial information voters need to make informed choices. A free press is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy

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Humaira s 11L

I disagree with the statement because I believe that newspapers should be allowed to help political parties in elections. One of the fundamental principles of democracy is press freedom, which includes the ability of newspapers to voice their ideas and support political parties. This makes it possible for a diverse range of viewpoints and promotes public discussion. It's crucial to have faith in readers' ability to assess information critically and come to their own educated conclusions.

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Sabina Ahmet 11A

I believe that banning newspapers from supporting political parties during an election could have negative consequences for our democracy. While it’s important to ensure the fairness and impartiality in journalism, to ban newspapers from expressing their political views could be seen as limiting the freedom of speech and the press, which are fundamental rights in a democratic society, specifically in the UK. By allowing newspapers to openly support political parties, we should sustain the principle of freedom of expression, which would allow diverse voices and opinions to be heard. This would then result in a healthy public debate, where different viewpoints can be debated and challenged, giving people more knowledge on the contrasting views of other people. Also, banning newspapers could limit the choices available to readers, causing people to have a limited access of sources. Overall, to an extent i would disagree with the statement of banning newspapers from supporting political parties, especially during an election.

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Sajida Wadud 11U

I agree with this statement because whilst some may argue that it promotes the "fundamental principle of democracy" and "freedom of expression" it could also in turn be harming the British value of "Tolerance". Through newspapers, misinformation, false news and especially bias can easily be maliciously spread and published (by their owners whom are individuals of power) causing certain political parties to gain an unfair advantage during elections, prejudice against certain groups growing, enabling some extreme party groups to gain support, also readers being easily persuaded to vote for a specific party (which may not be representative of their ideologies) commonly as they may lack knowledge in the country's political system due to high rates of political apathy - 55% (2011). Furthermore, in 1997, "The Sun" had supported labour which resulted an influence on the readers causing labour's landslide victory in that election however in 2010, it had switched its support back to the Conservatives, resulting in the Conservative Party's advantaged victory, ending its support for labour. This shows how much influence newspapers have on elections, making it result in disproportionate victories as well as creating a not so informative advice/information about upcoming elections. Additionally, newspapers have recently declined in popularity, with new forms of media such as televised news, which display unbiased support for political parties, becoming popular. We can gain accessible and unbiased information about political parties where there will be a maintained balanced argument and proportionate treatment/support for parties as one other core principles of Britain is "Equality". Therefore, newspapers should be banned from supporting political parties during an election and would perhaps be better if newspaper were not owned by individuals of power whom provide insights from different perspectives and parties in order to be more representative and useful during elections for the general public.

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Oishi Kamal 11Q

I disagree as newspapers have a crucial role in providing information to the public, banning them from supporting political parties would most possibly limit their chance to express their viewpoints which could lead to the public not engaging in media as usual, if members of the public have multiple different opinions of different political parties then they will likely engage in political matters which would make the country seem more democratic. For some, newspapers are the only source of factual information about upcoming elections and possible manifestos that the party is promising if newspapers were banned from stating any political viewpoints then there would be less individuals engaging leading to voter apathy. Another reason is that online media is guilty of spreading false information and many extremist view points are expressed online as they might not be able to express themselves in newspapers and often express themselves online which could lead to a large supporting group of unfair proposals/rules.

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I disagree to some extent because if newspapers did not give an insight into different political parties and their manifestos then many citizens would be unaware of who to put into power and make uninformed votes therefore it is important that newspapers support different political parties in order to allow citizens to make an informed decision.

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Nilima Khan 11Y

I disagree with this statement as having newspapers allows more thoughts and opinions to be shared and heard within the public, allowing the public to make decisions based on these. It is important for the press to have freedom without the government having a say on the publics opinions. Newspapers help the public to make informed decisions on who to vote for and encourages many others to vote.

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Ayisha Begum 11I

I disagree with the statement as i think its important to allow the press have their freedom. If people are getting influenced by newspapers during a political election then its the candidates role to influence them even more during an election to gain their votes. Newspapers shouldn't be the reason or fault to a candidates loss. If newspapers get banned then it goes against the idea of freedom of press which is part of the British values of democracy

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Iqra Khanam 11U

I disagree with this statement because firstly newspapers are given the right of freedom of press, which refers to the principle that the media is obliged to operate independently and without interference from the government. Haven given this access, it helps inform citizens about important issues that affect their lives . As of living in a democratic country, the government heavily depend on people’s opinions and say , without newspapers personal opinions on political parties ,it would limit the availability of diverse viewpoints and lead to a less informed electorate. Moreover, numerous numbers have shown that younger people don’t have a comprehensive understanding of how the government runs , without newspapers opinions young people will not be able to truly understand how the government acts and participate effectively in democratic processes. During elections it is important people with the right to vote make their decisions wisely mainly due to the fact newspapers play a big role in reaching people’s interests with particular political parties. It contributes to a robust debate and help voters make informed decisions.

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Sabirin Saheba 11E

I disagree with this statement as freedom of press is a fundamental principle of democracy. Media freedom includes forms of new media which are not to be censored or restricted and free from political and judicial interference's. This means that media owners have the right to choose what they publish regardless of any conflicting political beliefs.By publicising their opinions and views this enables the public to make informed decisions ,hold leaders accountable and hear a variety of opinions,free from governmental influence.This is important as voter apathy amongst younger people has been increasing due to lack of interest in political participation,the main reason being uneducated in politics so people are less knowledgeable on politics and which decisions would be better for them.With the aid of newspapers from both left wing and right wing such as The Observer and The Saily Mail, voters are able to feel more confident in the political system and during election times which further encourages political participation in the UK with a more meaningful say in how the country is run, and therefore proving democrcy.

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I agree with this statement due to newspaper owners using their power of influence to protect their interests. For example Rupert Murdoch who owns a conglomerate which means he has the power to dominate political news and skew balanced arguments. This has been evident in the most recent elections with Jeremy Corbyn the previous lead of the Labour party who was vilified by the tabloid press- due to him wanting less ownership of the media by a few rich and powerful individuals. However if there could be a newspaper outlet that is not tied or owned by any individuals of power then this would create an informative space.

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Most people know which papers support which papers