Sir Lynton Crosby has blamed the media for stoking up a "mob mentality" around issues like Dominic Cummings' trip, Black Lives Matter and the #metoo movement.

The Conservative election strategist - behind many victories - warned the coverage of these matters "alienates many, many voters".

He said journalists often increase the intensity of a particular debate when they would be better off sticking to the facts.


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