Outlook - stormy
The SNP re-define the expression storm in a teacup.
(It's not just me thinks that is it?)
New BBC weather map causes storm
The BBC's new weather map has caused a political storm with the Scottish National Party claiming it gives a "distorted" view of Scotland. New television weather forecast graphics began on Monday but the SNP MP for the Western Isles, Angus MacNeil, called for the BBC to think again.
He said the map makes it more difficult for people in the north and the islands to get an accurate forecast. The graphic shows the UK from a southerly perspective. Mr MacNeil has put down his first Early Day Motion at Westminster calling on the BBC to rethink the new weather graphics. He said England had a landmass which is less than twice Scotland's area. But recent changes give England a presence on the TV screen which is 10 times that of Scotland, he said.
Mr MacNeil said: "People in my constituency depend on reliable weather forecasting for a range of crucial outdoor activities - including fishing and crofting - but this new map leaves them with almost zero visibility for weather in the isles.
"There would be outcry in London if the map was angled from the north, because it would have Barra bigger than London and Lewis twice the size of the south-west. We are well used to changeable weather, but this map is a change too far. The BBC needs to rethink their daft distorted map. They need to see Scotland as it is."
(It's not just me thinks that is it?)
New BBC weather map causes storm
The BBC's new weather map has caused a political storm with the Scottish National Party claiming it gives a "distorted" view of Scotland. New television weather forecast graphics began on Monday but the SNP MP for the Western Isles, Angus MacNeil, called for the BBC to think again.
He said the map makes it more difficult for people in the north and the islands to get an accurate forecast. The graphic shows the UK from a southerly perspective. Mr MacNeil has put down his first Early Day Motion at Westminster calling on the BBC to rethink the new weather graphics. He said England had a landmass which is less than twice Scotland's area. But recent changes give England a presence on the TV screen which is 10 times that of Scotland, he said.
Mr MacNeil said: "People in my constituency depend on reliable weather forecasting for a range of crucial outdoor activities - including fishing and crofting - but this new map leaves them with almost zero visibility for weather in the isles.
"There would be outcry in London if the map was angled from the north, because it would have Barra bigger than London and Lewis twice the size of the south-west. We are well used to changeable weather, but this map is a change too far. The BBC needs to rethink their daft distorted map. They need to see Scotland as it is."
posted by phylos @ 15:22
2 Comments:
ok phylos, inquiring minds would like to know...
1)Who's your #1 hero of all time?
2)If you where a cookie, what type of cookie would you be?
3)What's your dream job?
4)What is the "Reason" you are here?
5)Would you rather be famous or a legend?
Splendid. I'll get thinking
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