Question Time questioned

As we have noted before, bias is all the more effective for being subtle. Changing the makeup of the Question Time audience from a 50/50 split to a 60/40 split would probably not be detected as a blatant act of bias. No doubt the producer would argue that this is within the margin of error. However the point is that it will make a big difference in the perceived reaction to a debate. See Douglas Carswells blog for the full story.

On the other hand it is easier to promote blatant bias if you are dealing with a local story. Fewer people will be aware of the truth. See Conservative Home for this story.

You may well be saying that members of the Conservative party probably would say that and you may be right. However note the careful way in which the point is made in both cases. These are both well presented stories and the comments threads also shed light on the issue.