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British press divided over Brown bullying charges

British press divided over Brown bullying charges

The Independent says the furore over Gordon Brown allegedly bullying staff at 10 Downing Street is exaggerated and untrue. However other papers such as the Daily Telegraph are less kind to the British Prime Minister. TUESDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY, 2010

By James CREEDON

The criticisms of the Prime Minister’s behaviour have been exaggerated, says the editorial in today’s The Independent.
 
“Bullying is a deplorable phenomenon in any workplace, and Downing Street is no exception. But there is a difference – perhaps a relatively fine one, but a difference nonetheless – between a boss with a bad temper and a boss who is a bully. There is no evidence that Mr. Brown has crossed that line. And it therefore seems unwise for the opposition parties to add fuel to this story by demanding further inquiries.”
 
Other articles in today’s international papers:
 
The Daily Telegraph: “Brown named in complaint about bullying”
 
The Daily Telegraph: “Gordon Brown bullying furore is just a sideshow”
 
The Daily Mail: “The great sleep myth”
 
Le Patriote (Ivory Coast): “Audiovisual authority bans France 24”
 
We also looked at another Ivorian newspaper,  Le Nouveau Réveil, which criticizes the decision of the Ivorian authorities to take France 24 off the airwaves while a blog on the French paper Libération’s website airs some critical comments from Ivorians who defend the government’s move: Libération Blog 
 
Le Figaro: “Berlusconi unleashes his ladies for regional elections”
 
Sydney Morning Herald: “Russian ice dancers lighten up on Aborigines”


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