The Observer/Guardian on 'editorial independence'

Usual and still tiresome stuff from the Observer. It seems PV or CV is back in the running, as UK/EU talks seem to wax and wane (the sherpas are currently in the tunnel, but tomorrow -- who knows):

Support grows for a new Brexit poll amid fears over Johnson’s plan 

Pro-remain MPs predicted on Saturday that they were gaining sufficient cross-party support to secure a second Brexit referendum as fresh doubts were raised over whether Boris Johnson can secure a deal with the EU that can pass through parliament...Pro-remain MPs predicted on Saturday that they were gaining sufficient cross-party support to secure a second Brexit referendum as fresh doubts were raised over whether Boris Johnson can secure a deal with the EU that can pass through parliament....It will coincide with a pro-referendum march through London, which organisers say a million people could join.

No longer any pretence that being pro PV is really Remaining. I hope the marchers will not be impeded by the XR protesters

The DUP is warning about too much compromise and 'Labour is understood to be ready to whip its MPs to back a second referendum'. However, the Times says Labour is still in favour of a GNU -- with the Speaker as PM!

Pro-referendum MPs are also examining other possibilities including reviving May’s deal and making that subject to a second referendum. [No revoking? ]

Heaven forfend that there should be any petty party issues involved in this manoeuvring. Another Observer item raises this scandalous possibility:

“I would urge any Labour MP who is considering voting for a Tory deal to think very, very carefully,” Lewis said. [Lewis is apparently a Labour front-bencher --me neither] ...“If Boris Johnson can go into an election as the man who delivered Brexit, we will be in serious trouble. It will be the Tories, not supportive Labour MPs, that reap the electoral rewards of any such deal. They will in effect be signing up to their own political demise.

All the stories end with this delightful account of Observer/Guardian policy:

At a time when factual information is a necessity, we believe that each of us, around the world, deserves access to accurate reporting with integrity at its heart.
Our editorial independence means we set our own agenda and voice our own opinions. Guardian journalism is free from commercial and political bias and not influenced by billionaire owners or shareholders. This means we can give a voice to those less heard, explore where others turn away, and rigorously challenge those in power.

No clashes between 'factual information' and setting their own agenda? They are free from commercial and political bias, but only of the kind exerted by billionaire owners or shareholders.The role of 'spontaneous' ideology is denied.