Sturgeon has not spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds

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Wording

6%of the article’s sentences use a rhetorical technique

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What these techniques mean

Name Calling A label used to mock or discredit instead of an argument.Show the first one ↓

Loaded Language Emotionally charged words that push a reaction instead of giving information.Show the first one ↓

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What the model flagged

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“world-class misogynist”

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Name Calling · “world-class misogynist”Why ›

Rowling applies a derogatory label to the former SNP leader rather than engaging with his arguments or actions substantively.

“profoundly disloyal”

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Loaded Language · “profoundly disloyal”Why ›

The phrase 'profoundly disloyal' is emotionally charged language designed to trigger a negative reaction toward Sturgeon rather than neutrally describe the disagreement.

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Analyzed 2026-08-10 04:02 UTC. Articles are sometimes updated after publication — if a quote here isn't in the current version, the piece has changed since.

Analyzed automatically with Semblen's fine-tuned model. These are rhetorical techniques, not political tilt — and finding one is not a claim that the article is false. Findings include language the outlet is quoting rather than asserting: we flag techniques wherever they appear, so check each quote against the original. The model has known false positives on strong-but-legitimate language, so treat each finding as a prompt to read closely, not a verdict. How articles are chosen →