Does Murdoch have too much power?

Thursday 7 July 2011,  Today Programme, BBC Radio 4

What are the broader implications of the phone hacking scandal for the place of News International in British society? Henry Porter and journalist Toby Young debate whether Rupert Murdoch's tabloids "have to be controlled and contained"

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Can it be that Rupert Murdoch really is above the law now?

Sunday 12 June 2011,  The Observer

Rupert Murdoch's influence is so strong that even in parliament the phone-hacking scandal has been barely talked about

 

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It is hard to imagine a more dangerous breach of trust by a public corporation

Saturday 9 April 2011,  Guardian.co.uk

The phone-hacking scandal cannot be 'put in a box' - News International's admissions must be the beginning of transparency

 

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Rupert Murdoch's arrogant empire must be reined in

Sunday 23 January 2011,  The Observer

News International has become too influential for the good of British society

 

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How can Murdoch be handed Sky while the stench of corruption lingers?

Sunday 9 January 2011,  The Observer

The phone-hacking was disgraceful, but the behaviour of News International is more scandalous still

 

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Vince Cable's idiocy leaves Britain at Murdoch's mercy

Sunday 26 December 2010,  The Observer

A newspaper sting and Vince Cable's hubris have handed the owner of the Sun yet more power

 

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Vince Cable must be bold and break Murdoch's stranglehold

Sunday 10 October 2010,  The Observer

Unless the business secretary intervenes, the merger of BSkyB with News International could further threaten the wellbeing of British media

 

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The malign influence of Rupert Murdoch on British life

Sunday 12 September 2010,  The Observer

Murdoch has become one of the political issues of our time, as menacing in his own special way to democracy and conduct of politics as many other threats our society faces

 

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MP Tom Watson's speech on the Murdoch phone hacking scandal

September 9 2010,  House of Commons - Hansard

Anyone can have their phone tapped by the newspapers, and they do. The House does not forget them as we debate the narrow issue of the abuse of MPs’ privilege...

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Ian Tomlinson case should be aired in open court

Friday 23 July 2010,  Liberty Central, Guardian

The public needs to see justice done. Instead the DPP's decision sends a message that the police are immune from prosecution

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Bravo, Theresa May and the new spirit of freedom

Wednesday 14 July 2010,  Liberty Central, Guardian

The review of UK terrorism laws reveals a home secretary moving in the right direction on civil liberties

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This coalition is proving to be a champion of common sense

Sunday 11 July 2010,  The Observer

David Cameron and Nick Clegg share a view of the state which is fundamentally distinct from Labour's centralised authority

 

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Henry Porter interviewed by Chris Jury

Sunday 27 June 2010, 7.30pm, Agitpop, North Cotswold Community Radio

Henry Porter is interviewed for NCCR's pop and politics show. Scroll down to 'Listen Again - AgitPop - Henry Porter' to hear the two hour show.

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I'm off, but the struggle for civil liberties must go on

Friday 21 May 2010,  Liberty Central blog, Guardian

With the new government promising to respect our civil liberties, I think now is a good time for me to bow out

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