Ever had the feeling that supporters of independence are treated differently from supporters of the Union by the BBC?
Well, here's a perfect example of just that.
On Twitter, a pro-indy blogger noticed something odd about the broadcaster's wording in an article about a Scottish couple who won the lottery.
In an article titled "UK's biggest lottery winners Colin and Chris Weir to divorce", the BBC detailed how the Weirs spent the £161 million they won in 2011.
The article said the couple "defended making a donation of £1m to the independence campaign ahead of the 2014 referendum, and continued donating to the SNP afterwards".
Wings Over Scotland tweeted: "Hey @BBCNews, have you ever written about JK Rowling 'defending" her decision to donate £1m to the No campaign, as if it might be a crime?"
Hey @BBCNews, have you ever written about JK Rowling "defending" her decision to donate £1m to the No campaign, as if it might be a crime? pic.twitter.com/JdTkI8Pp6W
— Wings Over Scotland (@WingsScotland) April 10, 2019
Wings Over Scotland is right on this one.
A 2014 BBC article titled "Scottish independence: JK Rowling donates £1m to pro-UK group", says Rowling "has publicly backed the Better Together campaign".
Funny how Rowling doesn't have to "defend" her donation, isn't it?
Hardly a balanced take from the state broadcaster.
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