UKPoliticsDecoded is an independent, non‑profit, public interest publication.
We believe that political information should be transparent, trustworthy, and accountable.
This page explains how our organisation is structured, how editorial decisions are made, and how we ensure our work meets the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.
🏢 Ownership & Legal Structure
UKPoliticsDecoded is owned and operated by Mr. L. Gibbins.
We are a volunteer led, non‑profit initiative.
All operational and editorial decisions are made independently and in the public interest.
We do not receive funding from political parties, lobbying groups, or corporate interests.
✍️ Editorial Responsibility
Editor & Compliance Lead
Our editorial and compliance responsibilities are overseen by Mr. Gibbins, who ensures that all published content adheres to:
- Our Editorial Standards
- Our Corrections Policy
- Our Complaints Procedure
- The principles of the IMPRESS Standards Code
This includes ensuring that every "Decoded" explainer is:
- Accurate
- Evidence based
- Neutral
- Clearly sourced
- Updated when new information becomes available
🎯 Decision Making Structure
Although volunteer led, UKPoliticsDecoded operates under a clear editorial framework:
Editorial Decisions
- Made solely by the editorial team
- Based on evidence, public interest, and accuracy
- Never influenced by political or commercial interests
Content Workflow
- Topic selection
- Research and source verification
- Drafting and internal review
- Publication
- Ongoing updates and corrections
Audit Trails
Every explainer is supported by an internal audit trail linking each factual claim to a primary source.
🔒 Independence & Conflicts of Interest
We maintain strict independence from political and commercial influence.
We do not:
- Accept political funding
- Publish sponsored content
- Accept gifts or incentives
- Allow external actors to influence editorial decisions
We do:
- Disclose any potential conflicts
- Recuse contributors from topics where conflicts exist
- Prioritise public interest journalism above all else
📋 Regulatory Alignment
UKPoliticsDecoded is preparing an application for formal regulation with IMPRESS, the UK's independent press regulator.
Our governance structure is designed to align with the IMPRESS Standards Code, including:
- Clause 1: Accuracy
- Clause 4: Privacy
- Clause 6: Transparency
- Clause 7: Accountability
Once regulated, readers will be able to escalate unresolved complaints to IMPRESS.
👥 Accountability to Readers
We hold ourselves accountable through:
Corrections Policy
We correct errors promptly and transparently, updating articles in place and adding correction notes where appropriate.
Complaints Procedure
Readers can submit complaints via email, and we commit to responding within set timeframes.
Transparency & Funding
We publish clear information about our funding model, ownership, and independence.
Open Contact Channels
We welcome scrutiny, feedback, and suggestions from readers, journalists, academics, and civic organisations.
🛡️ Ethical Standards
We follow strict ethical guidelines to ensure responsible reporting:
- Respect for privacy
- Protection of vulnerable individuals
- Avoidance of harm
- Clear separation of fact and analysis
- No sensationalism or partisan framing
We aim to model best practice for civic minded, evidence driven political journalism.
📧 Contact
For governance or accountability enquiries, please contact:
We are committed to transparency and welcome questions about how we operate.