Jon Sopel says it was ‘wrong’ for BBC to publish presenters’ salaries ‘To have everybody suddenly knowing what you earn feels like a violation of your privacy’ The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
Wednesday briefing: Liz Truss has appointed the most diverse cabinet ever. What does that mean? In today’s newsletter: None of the four most senior jobs in the British government will be held by a white man. How did the Tories get here – and why is it so difficult for Labour? The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022
BBC chief denies Emily Maitlis’s ‘Tory agent’ claims Chairman Richard Sharp tells MPs that former Newsnight presenter was ‘completely wrong’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022
BBC board member 'liked anti-SNP tweet by accident', corporation head claims The BBC board member who Emily Maitlis described as an “active agent of the Tory party” liked a tweet criticising the SNP by mistake,… The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022
Londoner’s Diary: Clive Myrie hits back at BBC critics In today’s Diary: Myrie defends Auntie / Boris bonds with Ukraine / We meet man tipped for cabinet in Tesco / Fiennes hints at rebellion against Putin’s war / Bold looks at Bowie premiere Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2022
BBC boss rejects bias claims over Joe Lycett's appearance on Laura Kuenssberg show Tim Davie told MPs on the Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Committee the BBC had only recieved 28 complaints about the comedian's comments even after a right-wing newspaper splashed an attack on its front page. Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022
BBC bosses say Emily Maitlis’ criticism of Newsnight case was ‘completely wrong’ The BBC director-general and chairman addressed Emily Maitlis’ speech while appearing before a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022
Obsessed stalker who wrote letters to BBC Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis from prison is jailed Edward Vines wrote eight letters addressed to Maitlis and her mother expressing his “unrequited” love for her Manchester Evening News · Sep 5, 2022
Emily Maitlis stalker jailed for eight years over letters sent from prison Judge says Edward Vines showed ‘breathtaking persistence’ in his efforts to contact journalist The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2022
Obsessed Emily Maitlis stalker jailed for 20th order breach Jurors heard Edward Vines demonstrated a 'persistent and obsessive fixation' with the broadcaster Wales Online · Sep 5, 2022
Emily Maitlis stalker jailed for 8 years after 20th restraining order breach attempt Edward Vines, who has had a three-decade obsession with the journalist, attempted to send eight letters he had written from HMP Nottingham between May 2020 and December 2021 Daily Mirror · Sep 5, 2022
HMP Nottingham inmate jailed over 'obsession' with Emily Maitlis He has been locked up again Nottingham Post · Sep 5, 2022
Emily Maitlis stalker jailed after breaching order for 20th time Edward Vines was unanimously convicted of attempting to breach a restraining order eight times The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
Emily Maitlis stalker jailed for eight years after 20th order breach AN OBSESSED stalker who has had a three-decade fixation with former BBC Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis has been jailed for eight years ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2022 Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg review – debut nerves? Yes, for Liz Truss Launching a new live broadcasting show is normally pulse-thumpingly stressful for the host, not her guest
The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2022 The week in audio: The News Agents; Americast – review The big beasts of news podcasting go head to head, with Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel’s new show facing off against the new hosts of their old one
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022 Emily Maitlis: Andrew ‘told everyone he was happy’ with Newsnight interview The journalist said she does not feel guilty that the Duke of York stepped down from public life following the broadcast.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022 Best podcasts of the week: Meghan Markle’s Archetypes makes its right royal entrance In this week’s newsletter: Close friend Serena Williams joins Markle for the intimate debut of her long-awaited show. Plus: five of the best podcasts on disability
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2022 The News Agents review – how Maitlis and Sopel will use their post-BBC freedom remains to be seen Now that Global’s big-money signings can say whatever they want, they seemed to have trouble deciding which of their torrentially liberated opinions to express
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022 Golden days and the autumn of life Brief letters: Protecting nature | Losing trust in the BBC | Welsh welcome | No hunch about Richard III
The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022 Has the BBC lost its nerve or was Emily Maitlis wrong? Letters: Ray Jenkin and the former BBC executive Will Wyatt on claims that the former Newsnight presenter was censured because of government pressure
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022 Labour pledges to strengthen the BBC’s independence and protect funding Party would insulate broadcaster from political pressure, says shadow culture secretary, as Liz Truss prepares to wage war on it
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2022 David Dimbleby criticises Emily Maitlis over Cummings ‘polemic’ Veteran broadcaster says monologue about Dominic Cummings’ lockdown breach should have been phrased as questions
The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2022 BBC insiders back Emily Maitlis's claims about 'Tory agent' influencing output BBC insiders have said Emily Maitlis was right when she said that Sir Robbie Gibb was an “active agent” of the Tory party who was influencing…
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022 Dimbleby says Maitlis should not have made Newsnight monologue a ‘polemic’ The veteran broadcaster also dismissed the idea a call from No 10 put pressure on the BBC to rebuke Maitlis and her team.