The Press Recognition Panel is far from a waste of time and money
The Press Recognition Panel was painstakingly put together in a manner that will guarantee complete insulation from any conceivable political...
Media policy in Britain
Politics versus public interest in battle over press regulation
For anyone who cares about journalism in Britain, this November is hugely significant. It could mark a new era of...
Is Cameron surrendering to press power?
Two years ago, as most of the UK’s national press were furiously denouncing plans for a new model of...
Plurality, Policy and the Local: Can hyperlocals fill the gap?
"Over the last 15 years, the acceleration in media consolidation has presented a series of policy challenges around diversity of...
VIEWPOINT: A MALICIOUS AND UNDEMOCRATIC ASSAULT ON THE BBC
The first outright election of a Conservative government for nearly 25 years could have dire consequences for the BBC. Within...
Why the BBC Trust must not be abolished
Most BBC supporters feared the general election result would be bad news for the broadcaster. But even the most seasoned...
Is Leveson dead or merely sleeping?
Article regarding Lord Justice Leveson's inquiry into phone hacking and the ethics and culture of the UK media. An...
General Election Analysis: Four reasons why a partisan press helped win it for the Tories
Barack Obama’s hugely experienced aide David Axelrod – who advised Ed Miliband on his campaign – was unequivocal about the...
Why Leveson is alive and well, despite the election result
It has become something of a received wisdom amongst Fleet Street editors that the Conservatives’ election victory means “Leveson is...
New Book: Media Power and Plurality
While policymakers in the world reiterate the importance of protecting voice diversity, traditional media conglomerates and new social media giants...