By Paul Connew

“MP dead after attack by Brexit gunman” screamed the splash headline in the (pro-Brexit, pro UKIP) Daily Star. It wasn’t just surprising, but way OTT in the wake of the savage, senseless, shocking shooting and stabbing murder of Labour MP Jo Cox.

But also, in its way, it symbolised the very real dilemma that faced Britain’s national press as they confronted the challenge of both covering a massive story, considering its impact on the rest of the EU referendum campaign and, perhaps, considering how much the venom and vitriol levels that have scarred the Brexit debate – and that includes much Read full story ›

Source: The Drum