On March 31 Andrew Gilligan devoted two pages in The Sunday Telegraph to attacking the campaign to reform the press. His thesis is that the campaign is being orchestrated by the authoritarian left. Since the letter we sent in reply was not published, we have chosen to post it below so that others can read it. Letter to the Editor: Sunday Telegraph SIR – Contrary to … [Read more...]
Media corporations: too big to fail?
As with the banking system, Des Freedman argues that Britain needs to shake up the way its media works as a whole: nothing less can tackle the unaccountable power of the industry giants. … [Read more...]
Media Reform will lobby at Parliament this Thursday
As we enter the final frenzied week before Leveson reports, we'll be meeting in Parliament to lobby our MPs. But as well as being a chance to have your voice heard, this is a also an opportunity to be at the centre of history as it unfolds - and you're invited! … [Read more...]
Ed Miliband and John Major call for ownership caps in line with Media Reform proposals
Yesterday Ed Miliband and John Major both called for new ownership caps to be applied to the media. John Major specified the need to prohibit any company from commanding more than 20 percent of cross media revenues, whilst Miliband focussed on the need to limit the share of newspaper audiences. Both these principles are cornerstones of Media Reform’s latest proposals submitted … [Read more...]