A Scottish newspaper’s reaction to being banned from a press conference is glorious – the 17 best reactions
When space was short at a press conference to cover Theresa May’s visit to Scotland, it was – by an enormous coincidence – Scotland’s only pro-independence newspaper that was told it couldn’t attend. The National responded in the best possible way.
Tomorrow's front page: This is where we would have reported on Theresa May's visit to Scotland. We were barred from her press conference with the other newspapers, so we have refused to cover it. pic.twitter.com/vKyWcYrZr5
— The National (@ScotNational) November 28, 2018
Their non-report has had a greater reaction than simply running the story would have done, with a great deal of support for their stance.
1.
Terry the elephant packed her trunk and said "goodbye" to the circus
Off she went like a Trumpety Trump
Trump! Trump! Trump! https://t.co/ak7jorStbp— Stephen #WearAMask #WashYourHands (@ISayPorter) November 29, 2018
2.
Looking at the data, The National's front page is currently being discussed on Twitter around the world – probably not what Theresa May was hoping for this morning.https://t.co/RI3sRzXLXi
— Steph Paton (@stephenpaton134) November 29, 2018
3.
Excellent approach – congrats as ever for your principled and transparently honest journalism . https://t.co/gFSIp7US5w
— Michael Russell (@Feorlean) November 28, 2018
4.
That's… bold. https://t.co/YNgLBKvqqy
— Rachel Cunliffe (@RMCunliffe) November 29, 2018
5.
This is a truly fantastic front page. Bravo https://t.co/cyIJ91QYSQ
— Todd Fitzgerald (@TFitzgeraldMEN) November 28, 2018
6.
https://twitter.com/ladurantaye/status/1068059733620375552
7.
Bravo. The blatant attempts to control narrative through limiting the press is a dangerous tactic and we as a country can't let this happen unchecked. https://t.co/3MV2R3h3Py
— Alan Buchan (@alpiperb) November 29, 2018
8.
Great response… https://t.co/5xAkwCkVEw
— Andrew Stroehlein (@astroehlein) November 29, 2018