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As the majority of the British mainstream media disingenuously fawns over Theresa May’s pitiful capitulation to the European Union’s Brexit demands, there has been an incredibly conspicuous radio silence regarding Jeremy Corbyn’s latest achievement.
On Friday, after his landmark speech in Geneva, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was awarded with a highly prestigious International peace prize. But you certainly wouldn’t know it from looking at the mainstream media.
Along with political activist and historian Noam Chomsky, Corbyn was handed the Sean McBride Peace Prize – a prestigious award dedicated to the memory of peace campaigner Sean MacBride, a Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1974.
Corbyn was handed the prestigious award for his ‘sustained and powerful political work for disarmament and peace’, and, unlike almost all other mainstream Western politicians, for looking for ‘alternatives to war’.
The full press release from the International Peace Bureau reads:
Jeremy Corbyn – for his sustained and powerful political work for disarmament and peace. As an active member, vice-chair and now vice-president of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in the UK he has for many years worked to further the political message of nuclear disarmament. As the past chair of the Stop the War Campaign in the UK he has worked for peace and alternatives to war. As a member of parliament in the UK he has, for 34 years continually taken that work for justice, peace and disarmament to the political arena both in and outside of Parliament. He has ceaselessly stood by the principles, which he has held for so long, to ensure true security and well-being for all – for his constituents, for the citizens of the UK and for the people of the world. Now, as leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition he continues to carry his personal principles into his political life – stating openly that he could not press the nuclear button and arguing strongly for a re-orientation of priorities – to cut military spending and spend instead on health, welfare and education.
As well as winning the Nobel Peace Prize, the namesake of the award, Sean MacBride, was a founding member of Amnesty International, a hugely successful charity set up by ‘ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.’
Despite the significance of such an award being handed to a mainstream British politician, the only outlets to report the story were The Skwawkbox andVox Political. Had Theresa May or any other establishment lackey been awarded with a prestigious International Peace Award, can you seriously imagine the entire media would ignore it?
Of course they wouldn’t. It would be plastered all over the news. And everyone knows it.
However, as we saw in the lead up to all of our recent disastrous military interventions, the British media, rather than holding power to account, acts as a sort of post-colonial establishment cheerleader – desperately and disgustingly baying for foreign blood at whatever cost.
War gives such publications the emotive headlines they require for people to continue buying them, and world peace certainly wouldn’t be considered a money spinner for the future.
Combined with the fact that the current financial and political status quo only genuinely benefits the already super-rich owners of such media outlets, it is little wonder that there has been absolutely no coverage in the media of Corbyn’s award for peace campaigning.
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HELMUT PROCTOR said:
Congratulation JEREMY CORBYN ON YOUR PEACE PRIZE AWARD.IN MEMORY NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER 1974 SEAN MACBRIDE.AS the Television& Newspapers Fail to Notify us.we are assured that the Tory Party Conferance will keep QUIET ABOUT IT ALSO .FROM Helmut Proctor Wirral.
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Gordon brown said:
Well done Jeremy corbyn man of peace
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James Graham said:
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Anonymous said:
It’s such a big and important prize that you can’t even spell the name of it right….
“Along with political activist and historian Noam Chomsky, Corbyn was handed the Sean McBride Peace Prize – a prestigious award dedicated to the memory of peace campaigner Sean MacBride, a Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1974.”
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Elspeth Nicol said:
This is a claim that can easily be refuted. https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-has-the-media-ignored-good-news-about-jeremy-corbyn
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friendsofsyria said:
Haha, typical of Channel 4 to make excuses why they didn’t run with the story after a backlash from the public.
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Michael said:
Their excuses seem pretty reasonable, wouldn’t you agree? Can you offer an excuse for what appears to be a significantly misleading slant in your presentation of the story? The Sean MacBride Peace Prize doesn’t seem to get much attention no matter who wins it, so making this all about Jeremy Corbyn is pretty dubious, especially since he’s apparently been too modest to put out any kind of press release about it himself. Maybe it should get more attention generally, but that’s a different matter. For what it’s worth I had never heard of this particular prize myself, although I’m sure there are plenty of ‘highly prestigious’ and newsworthy awards that I haven’t heard of. If ‘Theresa May or any other establishment lackey’ had also won the same award or something comparable, and received significant press coverage over it, then you would have a stronger case – although Theresa May would be such a bizarre choice for the award of a peace prize that it might actually be worth reporting.
Also – minor detail – while it may be fair to criticise the general nature of media coverage of the EU negotiations, that story in itself seems much more nationally relevant and worthy of coverage than this one. I like Corbyn and I think it’s nice that he got a prize (prestigious or not), but it probably has little or no direct effect on my life or anyone else’s, unlike the ongoing disaster of leaving the EU. Obviously the two aren’t mutually exclusive and media outlets can report both if they want, but one is arguably more substantively important than the other.
Also – very minor and slightly weird detail – you’re keen on promoting The Truth, journalistic integrity, etc, and at the bottom of your page you feature a list (headed ‘FOLLOW THE TRUTH’) of links to other news sites and blogs that you’ve presumably verified as trustworthy. Why on earth does it include InfoWars?
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friendsofsyria said:
If Theresa May had been given a peace prize, no matter how insignificant it would be all over the media.
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rollini said:
….easy to ATTEMPT to refute, though success might be another matter…..for once will ignore any spelling deficits , attention to which may be diversionary….
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chris baker said:
This is what I personally and many friends and people utterly ccompletely detest about the horribly biased and monetarily monopolised right wing crass media/mefia! They don’t report properly amazing wonderful news like this!
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Elspeth Nicol said:
https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-has-the-media-ignored-good-news-about-jeremy-corbyn
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Paul Gabriel said:
Corbyn is an IRA sympathizer. You know that organization that in the 1940’s collaborated and conspired with Nazi Germany to invade and kill Britons in Northern Ireland. That hid Nazi war criminals and who killed and injured 100’s in their campaigns of terror in the 70’s.
Corbyn is a traitor and should be treated like all traitors.
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Nat Belcher said:
The IRA sympathiser smear is dead in the water. Corbyn brought the 2 sides together to start a dialogue that led to the good friday agreement.Throughout the history of man, conflicts have always been resolved through dialogue between opposing factions. My view is that anyone who is prepared to sit down round a table and have that dialogue in the pursuit of a peaceful resolution has my backing and can be referred to as friend no matter what faction they belong to, and by inviting representatives from those groups to enter peaceful dialogue in an attempt to start a peace process, Jeremy was following the correct course Jeremy was awarded 2 prestigious international Peace award for his tireless work for peace and human rights over many years. He gets my vote any day.
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Anonymous said:
The Sean MacBride Peace Prize is awarded by an organisation called the International Peace Bureau (IPB).
It’s named after the bureau’s former chairman, who also briefly held the post of chief of staff of the IRA in the 1930s
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c said:
It would add a lot to the value of this item if it was dated. I this age of fake news and lie telling by politicians truth matters.
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friendsofsyria said:
The article is from November 2017 and people are only now learning about it.
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Carol Stevens said:
Says Tues 12th Dec 2017 at the top!
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friendsofsyria said:
Yes that is right, that is when the story was posted. It has taken all this time for people to notice. It just goes to show how many people only follow the MSM.
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Mark Morgan said:
how can we possibly justify spending billions on bombs, only to destroy something which is priceless ? everyone should be inspired by the essence of J.C. WHY ? because he cares about life, not killing it. only love recognises love. peace out !
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Anonymous said:
The fact that tens of thousands of previously dedicated listeners have switched away from BBC 4 Today programmed says it all.
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Elspeth Nicol said:
https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-has-the-media-ignored-good-news-about-jeremy-corbyn
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Deborah Anderton said:
The man is an ass.
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Robbie Segesdy said:
It is obvious the Tories and the media are worried about Corbin’s appeal to the younger generation, and will do everything everything they can,. illegal if they can get away with it, to ridicule and demean him. Within the first week of being voted leader of the labour party the media immediately started commenting, in a derogatory way, about his appearance and not a word about his policies, I believe they are allready getting very worried about the next general election, , Corbin is a honourable man unlike many I the Tory party
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Anonymous said:
Since before May was even In Office the media were hounding her for he outfit. Let’s not pretend all public figures aren’t treated like Corbyn.
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Bernie Neale said:
Ha ha I wonder why!
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John Robertson said:
But that’s just being silly, calling someone, that’s a real Donald Trumpism
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Anonymous said:
You mean badass, which is a good thing, right?
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Yeah said:
https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-has-the-media-ignored-good-news-about-jeremy-corbyn
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tomiejones said:
Reblogged this on circusbuoy.
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Audra7 said:
Reblogged this on Audra Lee.
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patriotgirl59 said:
What utter bilge this is , the media wont run with this as the whole of the UK know this comrade is nothing more than a terrorist supporter of all who want to do the UK harm as well as a raging anti semite , he has been caught out time and time again yet still he wriggles , well recess is almost over he will be outed soon he can cuddle his award (meaningless) on the back bench or at his palatial home
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Anonymous said:
Crawl back to your hole
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Bernie Neale said:
Ha ha I wonder why!
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robscottcoles said:
How can you believe this nonsense. You have been well and truly duped by the MSM. I despair at how easily it is done to so many.
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Gary Rudd said:
You are of course at complete liberty to publish this opinion, giving your full name and address, and share it with his office and lawyers, but you won’t because it is libellous lies and would cost you everything you have for thus defaming a decent man.
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Bernie Neale said:
Oh no professor, everybody must be really worried about your words….. lol
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Elspeth Nicol said:
https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-has-the-media-ignored-good-news-about-jeremy-corbyn
sue Channel 4 for libel.
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Judith Robinson said:
Patriot Girl whoever you are – you lie.
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Rebecca Bevan said:
Patriot girl – you seriously need to question your sources of information and think about things more deeply. Jeremy Corbyn has his failings but he has worked incredibly hard on things he believes in. Can you honesty say that about yourself and, if not, do you have the right to judge him so harshly?
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Sariah said:
Palacial home? That’s brilliant. You clearly know nothing about this man.
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Jimmymac1916 said:
Patriotgirl a.k.a.Eejit lassie. Go boil your head and do some homework.
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Anonymous said:
how could we ever justify spending billions on bombs to destroy something that is priceless ? only love recognises love !
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Arthur. said:
Another happy ‘Mail reader.
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Anonymous said:
Put down the daily fail and open your eyes and your mind
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Elspeth Nicol said:
This is not the reason. The reason is that the UK media never pay any attention to what is laughingly called an internationally prestigious prize. Well, twice. Once in 1994 and once in 2013 when Michael Higgins got it. Nobel Peace prize it isn’t. Channel 4 Fact Check has an article about it.
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Craig Newman said:
patriotgirl59 . You clearly believe the propaganda,,,i feel for your dense brain, maybe a bit of trepanning will help?
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Philip kelly said:
Mr Cornyn is the most sensible politician as he,s not out to make millions with over sea,s back accounts also he is not selling out country to the yanks and the Jews .Thatcher sold our utilities and may is selling our country.mr Corbyn is the only honest politician.in Europe and the media don’t like it as there is no scandals stories .
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Doggart said:
Blame the Jews again?!
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Meg said:
It’s true he won this but it was actually last year…
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friendsofsyria said:
The story was written last year. It seems that a lot of people missed it.
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Elspeth Nicol said:
The reason they missed it is that the prize is not that internationally prestigious. It has had 2 mentions in the British press. Once in 1994, and once in 2013 when Michael Higgins got it. It’s laughable to claim that it is being ignored, as a quick google search brings up, for example, a Chaneel 4 fact check article about it. When he wins the Nobel Peace prize and that’s ignored…………..
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Jim Greer said:
Nice article apart from the unnecessary comment about Theresa May ‘capitulating’ to the EU. It is the UK whose Brexit position is unreasonable.
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John said:
What a load of bo***cks. This is the guy who has made it pretty clear that as PM he would not defend his nation. The guy who hasn’t a clue what to do about his Jewish problem (Abdolutely no offence meant to anybody of the Jewish faith).
With regard the statenent “Theresa May’s pitiful capitulation to the European Union’s Brexit demands”. At least she is standing up to the EU, openly considering a No Deal Brexit, as oposed to Labour’s deal at any cost approach.
Let us not forget that there are few in Parliament who are and always has been as Anti EU, Anti Common Market and Anti EEC as Jeremy Corbyn.
And finally: Was this rubbish not written in a rag for which JC is a regular writer? (The Star).
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Jason Kane said:
Let’s be clear. If the US, Russia and China launch; what you have for weaponry wouldnt be a fart in a hurricane. You could place 3 10 megaton bombs in the right 3 places and completely terraform your island. 90 percent of the people, gone. You might as well treat yourselves nicely. Your no deal brexit is without question the worst idea in the history of the business. Unless you are rich, you are screwed. And just wait until you lose your NHS and have a medical system like we do here in the states. You better have about a quarter million worth of equity in your house if any one gets cancer or the like. The only thing more ridiculous that your idea of brexit . . . is my president.
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griff1 said:
you are not contributing anything towards the fight against fascism mate they wont come after you about the jew bashing.
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Jim Greer said:
Sad that the UK is negotiating to leave the EU at all.
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R H Evans said:
Well done for publishing Jeremy Corbyns peace award
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H. Maka said:
Dated 10th December 2017…. please note this…
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friendsofsyria said:
Yes it is shocking that people have only found out 9 months after it was published, proving the point that the mainstream media were quiet on the subject.
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Elspeth Nicol said:
No it isn’t shocking. It’s not news in the UK and you can’t make it mainstream news. The internationally not very prestigious Sean MacBride peace prize extremely rarely gets a mention in the UK press according to Channel 4 Fact Check. Twice, in 1994 in relation to Mordechai Vannunu and in 2013 when Michael Higgins got it. Feel free to check. Otherwise find some meaningful stories. This is doesn’t add credibility to your cause.
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Adrian Garfoot said:
We should be reminded of this achievement and be proud that we have a politician who isn’t swayed by racism and hatred to not want to look for military solutions to every crisis. So far our interventions in recent wars have been futile and only served to embarrass our country in the eyes of the world. The nuclear option is of course always present in an end of world scenario.
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Ebrahim Moolla said:
A most deserving honour to a most deserving human being.The world needs more Jeremy Corbens today in an era of war mongering Donald Trumps. y
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Nasroedien said:
Well done and congratulations sir,.you deserve to be a world leasder….
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Lee said:
Thats because the mainstream media is run by Jews
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Alexis said:
Nice –
This type of conspiracy nonsense is the genuine antisemitism tearing the party apart. These silly comments alienate Jewish people, and give right wingers within the labour party and without a way of attacking Corbyn. He deserves better, the UK deserves better, and Jewish people deserve better. Don’t be one of the few ignorant chumps trotting our the same old ignorant Jewish media conspiracy crap and letting the side down.
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Doggart said:
Jeremy Corbyn has tried really hard to do the right thing by everyone. He has repeatedly said he is against anti-semitism so if you have any respect for Jeremy please do not make anti-Semitic comments.
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Justice said:
Note: Lee Jones is anti-semitic.
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patriotgirl59 said:
Corbynista anti semite momentum thug by any chance?
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Craig Newman said:
Zionism and Judaism are 2 totally different faiths… do some research you dumb bint. ( patriotgirl59)
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Mary Stewart said:
2017 but still an important reminder !
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Jill Lambert said:
He is a good man, a genuine soul who believes in justice and fairness. We need more like him. Well done Jeremy 👍
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Satish Sachdeva said:
No wonder hundrëds and thousands upon thousands have put their faith in this man of integrity and his unceasingly advocacy for resolution of conflict amongst human-beings through dialogue and peaceful means-all this to the chargin of war-mongërs and those who hold wealth and privelegde äs sacrosant.It is worth noting that some years back Corbyn was recipient of the Mahatma Ghandi Foundation for Peace Award.
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Kwame Aboagye said:
JC is a remarkable human rights activist, politician, mentor and hero who is about peace and harmony.
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A. Mirza said:
Brlliant! And after a long time, finally awarded to this genuine peoples leader who has indeed ‘talked the talk and walked the walk’ to fight for peace and justice. SIR you deserve this and more. Long may you live and may God grant you health and success in your Domestic and Global goals.
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Nick Wright said:
This story was carried in the Morning Star daily newspaper. Not surprising really as Jeremy has written over 500 columns for the paper.
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Mark said:
Does that make it less true Dick? I mean Nick.
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Willow Bell said:
I noticed the article mentioned Amnesty International, you know, don’t you that it supports the Syrian Brotherhood and is one of its main British benefactors (on behalf of the British government) Muezzim Begg, freed Quantanamo prisoner.
It also campaigned against the internment of then Commander Geagea, the Lebanese Maronite and leader of the para military group the ‘Lebanese Forces’, which actually conducted the massacre of the Palestinians in the Sabra/Shatila district of Beirut, while Israeli troops looked on.
Of course Mr Geagea did ok in prison and in exile and was a recent contender for the Lebanese presidency, but I believe that is why Amnesty is so condemning of the Syria government.
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