Science Secretary ‘confident’ data laws mean public can continue to use TikTok TikTok has been banned on federal government devices in the US. The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023
Lineker saga sends Tory headbangers into meltdown A football pundit being critical of the government shows you can have too much of this free speech business The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023
Tories 'attacking BBC to pressure it for positive coverage', MP says THE UK Government is deliberately attacking the BBC in order to “get themselves more favourable coverage” in its broadcasts, the shadow… The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023
Gary Lineker suspension echoes Putin’s Russia, says Labour Shadow minister accuses government of ‘deliberate strategy of undermining BBC’ as calls mount for corporation’s chair to quit The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023
‘Disgraceful’ to compare Gary Lineker row to Putin’s Russia, says minister Labour had made the comment as it criticised the Government’s handling of the BBC. The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023
Labour likens Lineker row to ‘Putin’s Russia’ – but Tories hit back at ‘disgraceful’ comment Conservatives ‘orchestrated cancel campaign’, says shadow culture secretary The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023
Tories acted like 'Putin' by forcing Gary Lineker off air, claims Labour Labour's shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said the BBC had "capitulated to a Tory cancel campaign" and warned chairman Richard Sharp is "completely unable to carry out his role" Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023
BBC chair Richard Sharp faces fresh scrutiny amid Gary Lineker impartiality row An investigation is being undertaken into Mr Sharp’s appointment after he became embroiled in a cronyism row over helping Boris Johnson. The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023
BBC chairman Richard Sharp faces calls to quit over Gary Lineker meltdown Sharp can’t ‘define impartiality’ because of Boris Johnson link probe, says ex-executive The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023
Boris Johnson says it’s ‘surreal and concerning’ that Sue Gray will work for Sir Keir Starmer Sue Gray’s possible appointment by Sir Keir Starmer ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’ according to Boris Johnson’s former parliamentary aide Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023
Keir Starmer defends Sue Gray appointment as next chief of staff Labour leader says senior civil servant who led inquiry into No 10 lockdown parties is ‘really strong professional’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023
Nick Robinson ends interview with moaning Tory for refusing to answer Partygate questions Furious Tories have tried to claim Partygate inquisitor Sue Gray's move to work for Labour reveals a plot to oust Boris Johnson - but Today programme presenter Nick Robinson pointed out she 'didn't deliver the suitcases of alcohol' to No10 Daily Mirror · Mar 3, 2023
Boris Johnson suggests Sue Gray was wrong person to lead Partygate inquiry amid new evidence he misled MPs – as it happened Former PM queries his appointment of Sue Gray to investigate No 10 Covid parties following news she is set to take job with Labour The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2023
Johnson allies’ claims over partygate investigator Sue Gray ‘ludicrous’ – Labour The senior civil servant plans to take a key job in Sir Keir Starmer’s office. The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023 ‘Ludicrous!’ Labour scoff at claims Sue Gray appointment is a Boris Partygate stitch-up The former senior civil servant has been appointed to Labour’s chief of staff
Daily Mirror · Feb 22, 2023 What government plans for football mean, initial verdict and Premier League response The government will finally unveil plans for an independent regulator in parliament on Thursday after weeks of speculation - giving fans a say on the running of their clubs
Wales Online · Feb 18, 2023 Angry residents plan to stage blockades of road which is routinely gridlocked Fed-up mums and dads have vowed to cause disruption for traffic on the A464
Daily Mirror · Feb 12, 2023 BBC chair made 'significant errors of judgement' over Boris Johnson loan, report finds Labour is calling for BBC chair Richard Sharp to quit following a damning report today by MPs into his role helping Boris Johnson get an £800,000 loan
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 Rise of the post-truth sex tape: Deepfake pornography is making women’s online lives even more frightening As the streaming platform Twitch is engulfed by controversy involving AI-generated sexual images of non-consenting women, Eloise Hendy asks if there’s any way to halt the surge in deepfake pornography
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2023 Premier League and EFL financial settlement is urgent, insists Labour The shadow culture secretary, Lucy Powell, said that waiting for a regulator to settle the dispute would be disastrous
The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023 MPs urge football clubs to back fan recommendations over sustainability A group of 10 local MPs have urged Liverpool and Everton to back the recommendations of the fan-led review and support the introduction of new sustainability criteria for clubs
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023 Head of watchdog recuses himself from BBC chair inquiry Commissioner for public appointments William Shawcross admits he has met Richard Sharp several times
The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023 MPs ‘did not have all the facts’ on BBC chairman appointment, ministers told Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan defended Richard Sharp’s appointment, saying the process had been ‘rigorous’.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023 Johnson denies conflict of interest in appointment of BBC chairman Labour asks watchdog to examine recruitment process after reports Richard Sharp helped former PM with personal finances
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 Labour urges probe into BBC chair appointment amid Boris Johnson loan claims Labour has also written to the Parliamentary Commissioner calling for an investigation into the claims.