Drakeford loses temper with Plaid leader

Drakeford loses temper with Plaid leader

Drakeford accuses Rhun ap Iorwerth of being “very bad at listening” as he is heckled.

Truth Analysis

Factual Accuracy
5/5
Bias Level
5/5
Analysis Summary:

The article appears factually accurate. The core claim that Drakeford lost his temper with the Plaid leader and accused him of being "very bad at listening" is supported by multiple sources. There is no discernible bias in the reporting.

Detailed Analysis:
  • Claim:** Drakeford loses temper with Plaid leader.
    • Verification Source #2: Supports this claim, stating "Mark Drakeford loses his cool with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth."
    • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, stating "Mr Drakeford appeared to lose his cool with Mr ap Iorwerth."
  • Claim:** Drakeford accuses Rhun ap Iorwerth of being "very bad at listening".
    • Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, with the title implying this and the article stating the pair had previously worked in partnership.
  • Claim:** The incident involved heckling.
  • The article states Drakeford was heckled. This is not explicitly confirmed by other sources, but it is not contradicted either.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
  • Verification Source #2: "Mark Drakeford loses his cool with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth."
  • Verification Source #5: "However, during the Senedd exchange, Mr Drakeford appeared to lose his cool with Mr ap Iorwerth." and "Mark Drakeford tells Plaid Cymru leader he's 'very bad at listening' in..."
  • Verification Source #1: Mentions Drakeford losing his temper with Andrew RT Davies, providing context that Drakeford has lost his temper in the past.
  • Verification Source #3 and #4: Also mention Drakeford losing his temper with Andrew RT Davies.