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Hosted with Open Democracy, the discussion will revolve around how to stay independent in an era of big budget cuts, PR, advertorials, sponsored content and self-censorship. An opening address will be given by Martin Bell OBE. The panel discussion, chaired by Mary Fitzgerald, will include:

Jodie Ginsberg, CEO, Index on Censorship

Abi Wilkinson, journalist and commentator

Jim Cusick, Open Media, formerly Independent political correspondent.

Ivor Gaber, professor of journalism, University of Sussex[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

When: Saturday 3 June 2017, 10:30am
Where: Byline festival
Tickets: More information here

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