Stop Liddle campaign raising donations for an Indy ad
The facebook group campaigning to ensure that Rod Liddle does not become editor of the Independent are asking for donations to buy an advert in the paper.
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Independent newsroom concerned by possible Liddle appointment
The possible appointment of Rod Liddle as editor of the Independent is concerning the paper’s newsroom. One journalist tells this blog they are considering leaving.
Where you won’t read all about it …
The controversy over Rod Liddle’s comments on a Millwall bulletin board continues. But the mainstream media has left the story virtually unreported.
Indy editor-in-chief determined to appoint Liddle
The row over racist and sexist comments allegedly made by Rod Liddle continue. This blog has learnt that Independent editor-in-chief Simon Kelner still wants Liddle.
Independent owner to be inundated with emails on Liddle
The new owner of the Independent, Alexander Lebedev, is to be inundated with emails from the 3,500 strong facebook group opposing the Independent’s mooted appointment of Rod Liddle as editor. Members of the group were emailed last night by creatortest
Stop Rod Liddle
A facebook group has been launched to stop Rod Liddle from becoming Editor of the Independent newspaper. Liddle is renowned for a series of offensive outbursts.
Two-thirds in favour of bank windfall tax
A new ComRes poll for the Independent shows overwhelming public support for a windfall tax on the banks. But in their coverage, the Independent made no mention of the finding, which is at odds with their columnist Bruce Anderson.
Lack of wealth creation means bankers should not become “indecently rich”
Bruce Anderson is wrong to claim that without rich bankers, we would all be poorer. Banking activity is not in the game of pure wealth creation but instead, the City operates as a giant, informal cartel charging what most independent observers believe to be excessive fees.
Government should listen to its advisers on drugs policy
There is an interesting story in today’s Independent, flagged in Left Foot Forward’s Politics Summary, which reports that a group of government-appointed drug experts are to call for a nationwide network of “shooting galleries” to provide injectable heroin for drug addicts following successful trials. The current Government is on record many times insisting that their policies will be based as far as possible on evidence. In the area of drugs policy, however, there have been two recent occasions when the government has gone against their own advisory body.
Labour’s lead among women is slipping
A new study by the Fabian Society shows that the lead among women developed under Tony Blair is declining. Labour must focus on explaining what has been delivered for the amount spent, and focus on outcomes rather than inputs.