An OECD survey found that the UK has the lowest level of trust in news media. Let that be a warning to Sir Keir Starmer, who needs to encourage and strengthen a plural and independent media sector.
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As Labour kicks off a new era, some major media developments are also under way: the sale of the Telegraph, the future of the BBC under a new culture secretary and the departure of two heavyweight political commentators.
Beyond vague promises of widening access, working constructively with broadcasters and cracking down on online harm, Labour must show us what it will do to support this important sector.
Until this week, there has been a B-shaped hole in election campaigns, manifestos and media coverage. What does that mean for the future government?
As consumers are found to increasingly avoid the news, Snoddy examines what is behind this and what needs to change to reverse the tide.
When someone with expert knowledge is given the time and space in the media to communicate that knowledge to society as a whole, we all reap the benefits.
Political polls provide good fodder, but what degree of prominence should right-wing media organisations give to results that run counter to the direction they want the election and the country to go?
From ‘wally with the brolly’ to reactions to the national service proposal, newspapers are doing a fine job highlighting the absurdity of the government — whatever their political leaning.
Ofcom could well impose a hefty fine to show it means business, but when? And will it prevent further breaches? Much depends on when the election takes place.
Broadcasters should be focus much more on co-operation rather than on squabbling and forcing the Culture Secretary to have to adjudicate.