John Whittingdale
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Editorial: The streaming giants are playing a part in redefining expectations and promoting diversity
Editorial
15, Dec, 2021 @6:25 PM
David Tennant questions Tory focus on ‘Britishness’ of TV shows
Actor asks whether idea means ‘made in Britain’ – or insisting on a ‘certain political viewpoint’
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent
07, Dec, 2021 @12:01 AM
‘Absolute madness’: circus around an MP that riled the Commons
Backbenchers infuriated as reality dawned and Owen Paterson’s path swerved from invincibility to hasty departure
Aubrey Allegretti
04, Nov, 2021 @9:47 PM
Gambling logos feature 700 times in football match, says C4 documentary
Ex-Scottish Tory chief says ‘radical rethink’ of industry’s ‘parasitic’ ties with the sport is needed
Rob Davies
04, Jun, 2021 @11:01 PM
MPs take advantage of the BBC talking about the BBC to talk about the BBC | John Crace
Parliament seemingly likes the broadcaster more than it likes itself, which wouldn’t be hard
John Crace
24, May, 2021 @7:21 PM
BBC row: government will not ‘rush into any changes’
Culture minister raises possibility of ‘new editorial oversight’ but stresses need to tread carefully
Peter Walker, Jim Waterson and Sarah Marsh
24, May, 2021 @6:06 PM
Daniel Morgan murder: Labour MP asks for assurance report will not be delayed – as it happened
Latest updates: Labour MP Chris Bryant asks home office minister Victoria Atkins to commit to date for report to be published
Andrew Sparrow
24, May, 2021 @5:34 PM
Football Index seeks buyer amid widespread customer fury
John Whittingdale holds talks with betting regulator over self-styled ‘stock market of football’
Rob Davies
16, Mar, 2021 @5:48 PM
Tory minister who backed FOBTs takes over review of gambling laws
John Whittingdale has a history of voting against stronger regulation of the industry
Rob Davies
01, Mar, 2021 @7:03 PM
Channel 4 says finances are strong in face of Tory sell-off threats
Broadcaster insists it has bounced back after revenue collapse in spring lockdown
Jim Waterson Media editor
29, Oct, 2020 @2:38 PM
UK culture minister hints government may sell Channel 4
John Whittingdale tells Tory conference that broadcaster is struggling financially
Jim Waterson Media editor
06, Oct, 2020 @3:54 PM
BBC warned against pandering to Manchester's 'metropolitan elite'
Corporation does not do enough for people who live in smaller towns and rural areas, says minister
Jim Waterson Media editor
21, Jul, 2020 @4:00 PM
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