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Theluggage15 · 04/09/2020 11:57

Sorry if there’s already a thread about this but a trans person called Lisa objected to the Co op advertising in the ‘transphobic’ Spectator. Someone from the co op of course apologised and said they would look at not advertising there again. It was brought to Andrew Neil’s attention (chairman of Spectator) and his reply on Twitter was

No need to bother, Co-op. As of today you are henceforth banned from advertising in The Spectator, in perpetuity. We will not have companies like yours use their financial might to try to influence our editorial content, which is entirely a matter for the editor.

Glad the Spectator are standing up to this rubbish.

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MillyMollyFarmer · 04/09/2020 14:21

Here’s a link to Andrew Neils tweet, I do admire quite a lot about how he conducts himself I have to say. Didn’t the spectator give back furlough money?

mobile.twitter.com/afneil/status/1301822074982404096

AlsoNotAGirl · 04/09/2020 14:15

I'm really tired of organisations caving immediately on the hint of disapproval from any one identifying as trans on twitter

Co-op added to my boycott list

persistentwoman · 04/09/2020 14:12

Apparently the Co op's advertising policy states that they will "not seek to influence editorial independence". Yet here they are.

Alway amazing how this oh so weak vulnerable group manage to have so much influence in the corridors of power and business Hmm

Babdoc · 04/09/2020 14:05

Is that the same Andrew Neil who eats SNP politicians alive in interviews when they try to talk total bollocks about how to cover an independent Scotland’s 8.5% deficit without any tax rises or service cuts?
If so, I think I’m in love...! Grin

Whatwouldscullydo · 04/09/2020 14:04

That back fired a bit didnt it.

Everyone who reads it has the freedom to believe or disbelieve or search for other stories etc

You cannot take away control over what we read and think!

TweeBree · 04/09/2020 13:59

Brilliant! Glad there are still news orgs with some sense.

SunsetBeetch · 04/09/2020 13:44

This is indeed glorious:

"No need to bother, Co-op. As of today you are henceforth banned from advertising in The Spectator, in perpetuity. We will not have companies like yours use their financial might to try to influence our editorial content, which is entirely a matter for the editor."

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SunsetBeetch · 04/09/2020 13:41

@TheKrakening3

600 likes for Co-op’s ridiculous post in a day. 6000 for Andrew Neil in an hour. Go Andrew and the Spectator.
That's really good!

We do have a thread on it here (it's more about The Spectator, which is probably why you may have missed it).

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/womens_rights/4013376-Spectator-accused-tried-and-convicted-of-transphobia-in-minutes

BrassicaRabbit · 04/09/2020 13:26

I wonder if the virtual signalling fool in the CoOp's twitter dept will ever have cause to reflect on her actions. I love the editor's response. It highlights the gravity of the situation. Will anyone further up at the CoOp say anything?

Muttonindistress · 04/09/2020 12:02

💪 I’m definitely subscribing to the Spectator now.

Beamur · 04/09/2020 12:01

Glad to hear it too.
Why are companies handing out such unthought through promises on the vague accusation from an internet nobody?
Someone needs to reign in the Twitter staff.

TheKrakening3 · 04/09/2020 12:01

600 likes for Co-op’s ridiculous post in a day. 6000 for Andrew Neil in an hour. Go Andrew and the Spectator.

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