Labour’s economic policies more popular than the Tories’, new poll finds As the dust from party conferences begins to settle, a new YouGov poll shows strong public support for Labour’s economic policies under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership. But it also reveals a striking disconnect between support for policies and support for parties on specific economic issues. Despite a … [Read more...]
Poll shows strong support for action on media ownership
Figures in a new poll reveal that there is overwhelming public support for action to confront the unaccountable power of media proprietors in the UK. 74 per cent believe that, in order to own a UK newspaper, radio station or TV channel, companies should be based in the UK and pay full UK tax while 61 per cent are in favour of compulsory rules (such as independent editorial … [Read more...]
Miranda detention part two: who decides on the public interest?
Yesterday we wrote about why the detention of David Miranda under anti-terror legislation was so different from the arrest of British journalists on suspicion of unlawfully obtaining information. We were writing in response to various figures who accused the critics of press abuse of hypocrisy and double standards. One of them was Brendan O’Neill, who, who made a crack about … [Read more...]
Leveson’s best cure is to limit the power of media empires
This piece, by Ricken Patel of Avaaz, originally appeared in the Guardian. Like Media Reform, Avaaz wants to see strong ownership controls to ensure a plural and free press working in the public interest. It is republished with permission and thanks. … [Read more...]