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In the battle of Elon Musk v the press, we can’t let truth be the loser

The trillionaire Tesla owner has called the editor of the Economist a ‘traitor to the west’ after a clash-filled interview. How should the media respond? asks Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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The BBC could be our best weapon against Trump, Musk and fake news. Here’s how that could work

A dynamic new strategy would allow the BBC to redefine what trusted news means as it is still valued highly in this age of anxiety, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Matt Brittin has taken the helm of the supertanker BBC, but there are plenty of icebergs in his way

First, the new DG will have to navigate staff cuts, culture wars and a sea of fake news, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Starmer’s press tormentors are merciless. He either needs to fight back or bypass them

Now the rightwing press are accusing the PM of cowardice over Iran. He must stop letting them craft his narrative and create his own, says academic and Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Will the Telegraph’s new owner curb its wilder excesses – or make them worse?

Mathias Döpfner beat the Mail to seize a British institution. But whether he will be a sobering or malign influence is not yet clear, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Learn this from Bezos and the Washington Post: with hyper-capitalists in charge, your news is not safe

His shameful stewardship of a once great title highlights how much we lose when private interest eclipses the public good, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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It was lethal to be in Gaza this year, and deadly for those who tried to tell the world

The Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif was the most prominent name among so many targeted for simply bearing witness to the truth, says journalist and media professor Jane Martinson

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Trump’s $10bn attack on the BBC doesn’t have to make sense. In his absurd world, he has already won

The legal action has made news and it will do damage. A potential disaster for the corporation and the UK, but a good day’s work for this president, says media commentator Jane Martinson

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The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. With these resignations, it has given in

The corporation should have stood up to the Telegraph, Trump and the Tories. Now, its enemies know how little it takes for it to fold, says Jane Martinson, professor of financial journalism

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The sale of the Telegraph is no trivial matter. A mainstream media further exploited by the right threatens us all

It’s more than just the Tory house bible. On multiple ethical and political grounds, Lisa Nandy must think hard before nodding any deal through, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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A desperate, opportunist press and vicious politicians: no wonder the debate on refugees is so awful

Migration is one of the most important issues of our time and needs serious consideration. History will damn much of the UK media for failing to do that, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Murdoch v Trump: why the flawed media titan could be the final protector of press freedom

His companies may have hacked phones and broadcast lies, but Murdoch appears ready to battle the president to uphold editorial freedoms, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Jane Martinson joins the Scott Trust board

The Scott Trust, the sole shareholder of Guardian Media Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of former Guardian journalist Jane Martinson to its board

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This goes beyond Gary Lineker. The BBC risks coming apart over the Gaza war

Mistakes have been made by both the star and the corporation. That shouldn’t compromise urgent coverage of the conflict, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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This post-Huw Edwards BBC shakeup feels awfully familiar – and insiders aren’t impressed

There’s an air of Groundhog Day to this latest review, and little faith among employees that it will mean real change, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Yes, we should celebrate Adolescence – but it comes at a cost to the UK TV industry

This vital drama has British actors, a British writer, but Netflix funding. Here’s why that’s a huge problem, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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The BBC wanted Black listeners and turned to Tim Westwood, white son of a vicar. A parable for our times

Of the many lessons arising from this week’s report into the presenter’s alleged bullying and misogyny, one is the corporate cynicism that sustained him, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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A day to mark Prince Harry’s historic victory over Rupert Murdoch – and to survey the awful toll on public life

The prince was right to fight – and also right about the need to stop good journalism being sullied by the bad. Trust has been severely damaged, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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As a media columnist, even I found myself turning away from the news in 2024. But we can do things differently

More people are avoiding ‘boring’ or ‘depressing’ news for scrolling social media, but accurate reporting has never been more vital, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Anatomy of a non-scandal: the defence of Allison Pearson reveals how ‘free speech’ has been weaponised

The Telegraph journalist sent a deeply offensive and inaccurate tweet. Yet she has won the support of a swath of newspapers, an ex-PM – and Elon Musk, writes Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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After the Huw Edwards scandal, a tip for the BBC – your stars are not Gods: stop treating them like that

The former presenter’s crimes are his responsibility, but the corporation must change so its big names can never again abuse their power, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Why the BBC making one journalist redundant matters – for our media and democracy

Kate Lamble’s reporting on Grenfell was public service journalism at its best. But sweeping cuts will make it far harder to replicate, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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Tory press know influence is waning but tread careful line before election

Gone are the days when Rupert Murdoch’s favour swayed the vote but newspapers still hold power over party’s future

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The rightwing media aim to save Britain from Labour. They’re also desperate to save themselves

None of them are enthusiastic about Starmer or Sunak. And all are anxious about what comes next, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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It’s sad that Hugh Grant v Rupert Murdoch won’t go to court, but good can come of it

The media mogul has taken these hacking allegations out of the public arena. Use this moment to craft reforms, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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