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    Not quite.

    The front page was a pre-ordained hit job on Corbyn and his links with the IRA30 years ago which was unfortunately timed. It hit the streets as the Arena bombing occurred.

    The online version rowed back - but only slightly. The second edition covered the bombing on the front page but I think left the hit piece inside.

    Still, anything that reduces their circulation is fine by me.

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      What time are the first editions printed? I'm not knowledgeable on the subject, but 2230 seems very early. If it's a later time, say the early hours of the following morning, then that would seem to give them enough time to pull the Corbyn story if they really wanted to.

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        A lot of first editions tend to go by 10pm, some earlier (8.30pm, or even 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays for the big weekend editions).

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          Today the Times is running a piece by Iain Martin attacking Corbyn's patriotism and accusing him of "crocodile tears" over terror attacks.

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            Thanks E10, have to say that that's a genuine surprise. I've never seen a paper for sale the day previous to its supposed publication -- one aspect of living out in the sticks, I guess.

            Anyway, it gives credence to the "unfortunate timing" argument.

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              Back in the day, when London lost its last Saturday evening football results paper, to get the football results you had to go to one of the mainline stations and buy an copy of a Sunday paper before it was despatched to the provinces...

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                Muukalainen wrote: What time are the first editions printed? I'm not knowledgeable on the subject, but 2230 seems very early. If it's a later time, say the early hours of the following morning, then that would seem to give them enough time to pull the Corbyn story if they really wanted to.
                Fucking irrelevant.

                There's not in the newsagents until the following morning, they can simply order the wholesalers to withhold them.

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                  Gangster Octopus wrote: Back in the day, when London lost its last Saturday evening football results paper, to get the football results you had to go to one of the mainline stations and buy an copy of a Sunday paper before it was despatched to the provinces...
                  ...and no prizes for guessing who was instrumental in getting that transportation shifted from rail to road...

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                    What?

                    Has nobody mentioned Sarah Champion and Trevor Kavanagh yet?

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                      She was very stupid. He's an absolute arsehole.

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                        Just read this, which just about nails it.

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                          Uncle Rupert pulls the plug on Fox News on Sky UK

                          They are really scared about the takeover review.

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                            Been told by Karen Bradley to do it, more like.

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                              Could Karen Bradley have a word in Rupe's ear about Kay Burley and Nick Ferrari? And yer one who is professionally From 'Ull, a Brexiter to her Northern (how the fuck is Hull in the North of England anyways?) bones. And Adam Boulton. And Mrs Mouse who sometimes presents the Press Preview, and anyone who's ever appeared on the Press Preview...

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                                And if you're going to spend half the time showing Modern family, try to show at least that evening's lot in some kind of order.

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                                  Sarah Champion was a bit more than stupid. Reckless to the point of unintentionally facilitating racial hatred by an outfit that has a track record a mile long.

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                                    Bradley minded to refer Sky takeover to CMA.

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                                      Why hasn't she done it formally?

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                                        My understanding was that she had to provide this notice before doing so in order to allow them a last chance for special pleading

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                                          Ouch! Sir Martin Narey not happy.

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                                            Originally posted by ursus arctos View Post
                                            My understanding was that she had to provide this notice before doing so in order to allow them a last chance for special pleading
                                            Ah, cheers.

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                                              CMA launches its investigation in the Fox/Sky takeover. Issues statement and Murdoch submissions at the link.
                                              We therefore particularly welcome views and evidence that address:
                                              • whether and how the ability of the Murdoch Family Trust (MFT) to control or influence editorial and commercial decisions at Sky News will change as a result of Fox’s share ownership of Sky increasing from approximately 39% to 100% and whether that change is material in nature;
                                              • whether and how the range of viewpoints available from news and current affairs sources in the UK is evolving in general and would change in particular as a result of the Transaction;
                                              • how people consume news and current affairs and the extent to which they rely on multiple sources and how this is likely to change in future;
                                              • the impact and importance of different news and current affairs sources, including online and through social media, for media plurality and, in turn, the implications of the impact of online and social media on the use of traditional (ie broadcast and print) news and current affairs sources by consumers;
                                              • whether and how the ability of the MFT to influence the political agenda will change as a result of the Transaction;
                                              • the level of media plurality in the UK that should be considered sufficient;
                                              • whether and how the Transaction would result in an insufficient level of media plurality in the UK, taking into account the increase in the level of control held by the MFT over Sky following the Transaction and its existing control over Fox and News Corporation (News Corp); and
                                              • any existing factors which might help to prevent or reduce any potential negative effects of the Transaction on media plurality.
                                              Assessment of impact on broadcasting standards
                                              4. With respect to broadcasting standards the CMA is looking for views and evidence on whether the merged entity post-Transaction will have a genuine commitment to broadcasting standards objectives. In assessing this, we will
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                                              consider the record of the Parties’ compliance with broadcasting and other applicable regulations, and their broader attitude to compliance in general. We therefore in particular welcome views and evidence on:
                                              • the current approach of Fox, Sky, the MFT and News Corp to compliance with broadcasting standards;
                                              • the approach of Fox, Sky, the MFT and News Corp to effective corporate governance and other applicable regulations, including regulations relating to the treatment of employees, in the UK and overseas;
                                              • the degree to which compliance with other applicable regulations, and effective corporate governance more generally should be considered in assessing a company’s commitment to broadcasting standards, including whether and which particular regulations may be considered more relevant to this assessment;
                                              • what constitutes a genuine commitment to broadcasting standards and whether, and if so, how the Transaction might lead to the merged entity lacking a genuine commitment to broadcasting standards; and
                                              • any existing factors which might help to prevent or reduce potential negative effects of the Transaction on the merged entity’s commitment to broadcasting standards.

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                                                I'll say this for the Murdoch submission. It includes the words "Leading Brexit campaigners coincidentally a shower of cunts".

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                                                  And since this thread is back more on the Computer hacking scandal at the Murdoch Press ( hacking into the computer of a British agent to find the identity and location of an IRA informant )

                                                  The Private Investigator Jonathan Rees has been mentioned several times in connection with the Murder of Daniel Morgan

                                                  The Met didn't act on this, despite knowing about it for 7 years


                                                  More good stuff on Murdoch computer hacking here.

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                                                    "Stakeknife" isn't universally regarded as a hero.

                                                    https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...police-officer

                                                    But incredible stuff, nonetheless.

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