Why does the Guardian write so many puff pieces on G.C.H.Q?

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It's a bit a strechted statement going from 59% to "most". Especially when the remaining 41% are considered critical or neutral.

> We reviewed all the paper’s 59 articles tagged with GCHQ in the past three years and found that 35 (59%) can be considered sycophantic towards the agency.

That's literally "most"

And why is The Guardian writing puff pieces for a secretive spying agency at all? Aren't they the natural predators of journalists?

> Guardian Media Group is a global news organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism - giving a voice to the powerless and holding power to account.

> Our independent ownership structure means we are entirely free from political and commercial influence. Only our values determine the stories we choose to cover – relentlessly and courageously.

"Our values" of gushing for spooks?

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