The Independent is likely to be a deficient source of information compared to other outlets: https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/feb/12/independent-an...

> It's a left wing source (which are regarded as more reputable on HN)

Yes, most major outlets are left-leaning but that does not necessarily imply that most left-leaning outlets are more reliable or are considered more reliable by HN.

Edit: to add even more to this silliness, the linked article isn’t even written by an Independent employee