The reciprocal closeness in the relationship between journalism and power is a prominent feature of British political history. In times of war or national crisis, media organisations are expected more often than not to behave as if they were an … Continue reading
Whatever one might think of his party ideology, it is difficult to square the reality of David Cameron‘s time in government with his proclamation in 2010 that his would be the “most transparent government” ever. From the unsubstantiated need to rush to … Continue reading
The following (excluding the Panorama Hacking Trial video) was received this afternoon by email from the Hacked-Off campaign which I wholeheartedly support. Please consider signing the petition to stop Rupert Murdoch and others from exerting too much control over our … Continue reading
With the Rebekah Brooks / Andy Coulson phone hacking trial in full-swing Rupert Murdoch watcher and NPR journalist David Folkenflik has released “Murdoch’s World”. Here he is ‘interviewed by Stephen Colbert. Due to copyright restrictions in order to watch the clip you need … Continue reading
The Daily Mail has a rather haphazard and nonchalant approach to reporting the results of research and statistical data in general. This would be laughable if it was not potentially so dangerous. I was reminded of this gloomy fact in the early hours of this … Continue reading
I Am Incorrigible 