Powerful video explains how mainstream media and politicians have fuelled the far right
‘It’s our politicians and the mainstream UK media that have put a target on the backs of black and brown communities.
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Boris Johnson to host new show on GB News
The former PM is joining the supposedly ‘anti-establishment’ channel
‘Dangerous levels of concentrated ownership’ in UK media: Just 3 publishers control 90% of print reach
“A free, independent and plural media is essential to the functioning of a healthy democracy.”
NUJ secures 4.5% pay deal from Al Jazeera English
Strike action has been called off following the pay agreement
GB News loses major investor just over a year after launch
‘There has been a major shakeup of directors too, with Andrew Cole and Mark Schneider, who set up GB News’ parent company last February, resigning as directors and selling their stakes.’
RMT’s Eddie Dempsey praised for superb performances against media
“The profits of the top FTSE companies have gone up 73% since 2019. When are we going to ask if they’re greedy?”
Right Wing Watch Newsletter: Which way, Daily Mail?
“The British people relish a good hero, and a good hate”, said Alfred C. Harmsworth, the founder of the Daily Mail.
Boris Johnson accused of giving bungs to newspapers in exchange for content promoting government
Dominic Cummings said Boris Johnson personally negotiated “direct bungs” to newspapers, in the form of Covid relief payments.
The Sun’s ridiculous takes on Ukraine, immigration and fracking
We take a look at what Britain’s biggest media platform is obsessing about this week.
RT taken off UK airwaves as Ofcom revokes its broadcast license
The Russian state affiliated broadcaster will no longer be aired in the UK as Ofcom ‘ cannot be satisfied that RT can be a responsible broadcaster in the current circumstances.’