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See why we don't think that politicians should be presenting "current affairs" programmes in our submission here & send your own views to.@Ofcom @leowatkins91
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RT @TMChivers: Ofcom's 2025 Public Service Media Review - once a landmark moment for UK broadcasting - has been a complete waste of time. I….
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RT @decenteredmedia: Who gets to shape the future of public service media? Ofcom's latest report focuses on industry needs—but where is the….
decentered.co.uk
Ofcom’s Transmission Critical: The Future of Public Service Media sets out to assess how the UK’s public service media system must adapt to ensure its sustainab
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RT @LauraPh222: Anyone who cares about the funding+future of @bbcworldservice please consider coming to the parliamentary debate on this in….
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Protect UK #democracy. Only 5 days to tell @Ofcom why politicians shouldn't present news OR current affairs programmes. More details here
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Great piece on why public service media is so important to our national conversation & identity.
This week's column (with a wonderful illustration by @IllustratorEwan) on the end of the era of telly:
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Pls read our submission on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed & send Ofcom your views.
So, to summarise. Ofcom: It's totally fine for sitting MPs to host GB News current affairs shows, but they should never ever host news shows. Viewers: These GB News current affairs shows look a lot like news shows. Ofcom: As you were.
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Pls read our submission on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed.
Scarily naive interview by @Ofcom on BBC Media Show. Farage may be allowed to present GB News show during election campaign as long as he's "duly impartial". Seriously? . And Ofcom could even reach a decision on rule-breaking "within 48 hours"!!.
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Pls read our submission on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed.
I've supported Ofcom in fostering diversity of views. But they've got this one wrong. They're creating a gulf between 'News' & 'Current Affairs' that doesn't exist; and they rely too much on audience perceptions. There has to be an editorial grip on what is impartial and fair.
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Pls read our submission on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed & send Ofcom your views.
🚨@StewartPurvis ex Ofcom & RTS VP:.🔹 RTS Awards controversy (Gaza journalists’ award).🔹 BBC Middle East coverage review.🔹 GB News vs. Ofcom legal case.🔹 Foreign influence in UK media."The system is creaking. We need to decide whether we’ll fix it."🎧
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Pls read our submission on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed & send Ofcom your views.
New article alert: I argue Ofcom should rethink allowing politicians to present broadcast programming because audiences appear uncomfortable with it and want impartial reporting @CardiffJomec @Cardiffuninews @ConversationUK @ahrcpress Thread 1/10
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For anyone who’s concerned about truth, democracy & public accountability @mediareformUK’s excellent “who owns the media report” for 2025 is here
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RT @mediareformUK: We're thrilled that @adelewalton121 is joining us this Saturday to talk about 'Logging Off' and the human cost of our di….
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We are so sorry to hear the news that Alan Yentob has died. "Alan Yentob was a huge supporter of everything that is best about public service broadcasting. He will be greatly missed" - Colin Browne, Chair, VLV.
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Great article here. We welcome @Ofcom's review as we don't believe that current legislation provides clear definitions of which content should be impartial. It's essential to get this right to mitigate the decline in public trust of the media & protect our democracy.
New article alert: I argue Ofcom should rethink allowing politicians to present broadcast programming because audiences appear uncomfortable with it and want impartial reporting @CardiffJomec @Cardiffuninews @ConversationUK @ahrcpress Thread 1/10
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We are so sorry to hear the news that Alan Yentob has died. "Alan Yentob was a huge support of everything that is best about public service broadcasting. He will be greatly missed" - Colin Browne, Chair, VLV.
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The MRC is the first organisation to offer an interpretation as to what mutualisation of the @BBC might look like, focusing on the principles of public accountability & the role of the audience beyond just consumer. We urge everyone to read the full report & comment.
The BBC is failing its audiences, captured by elites & unaccountable to the public. With UK media dominated by oligarchs & Big Tech, we need a democratic alternative. Read our new report w/ @Cmmonwealth on transforming the BBC into a Public Service Mutual:
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Ofcom is consulting on whether politicians should present news programmes & the deadline is 23 June
ofcom.org.uk
Another great Beebwatch - the impartiality issue should be front & centre of legislation as regulator @Ofcom loses its first ever judicial review against @GBNEWS #isitnewsorcurrentaffairs.
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🚨🌱 The Chancellor is currently reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join us in signing the @_CFTA petition to remind the UK Government: the arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them.
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The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. The arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them.
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