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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gavin Cordon

UNCOVERED: Blair aide wanted accuracy rules for newspapers | History Defined

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A key official in the team of former prime minister Tony Blair wanted to regulate newspapers for the “accuracy” of their reporting, according to newly-released official papers.

Files released by the National Archives show Mr Blair’s principal private secretary Jeremy Heywood (a future cabinet secretary) became exasperated by what he regarded as the inaccurate reporting of the government’s activities.

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