As a media junkie I’m fascinated by mapping influence online. Powerful sources are emerging in the field of politics. We’ve explored previously the extent to which the Conservative Party and its supporters/sympathisers have organised in a far more effective way than their Left/Liberal counterparts.

Westminster circles were buzzing yesterday because ConservativeHome and Guido Fawkes had joined forces (swapping research, swapping sources, referencing each other) to uncover the expenses sleaze of a succession of Tory MEPs and the mobilise as a block to force David Cameron to kick them out of the Party.

Bloggers calling for blood is nothing new but ConHome and Guido have relied on Tory HQ briefings to give them so much information, access and help with sleaze investigations into the government, which has built their profile and muscle. Was this their way of demonstrating that they are in no way in Cameron’s pocket? That they are attack dogs who will turn on the powerful whichever Party flag they fly?

Or was this another Tory HQ sponsored attack on some problematic MEPs? Not sure yet but will find out….. 

Tags: conservativehome, expenses, guido fawkes, Tory MEPs

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