New research has revealed the vast majority of local newspaper editors are worried their titles now no longer have the resources to hold power to account on their patches. A study carried out by Index on Censorship magazine, in conjunction with the Society of Editors, has found the overwhelming majority of news chiefs are concerned about their ability to ensure local politicians are held accountable for their actions. Read the full article.
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Editors fear they can no longer hold power to account, survey finds (Hold the Front Page, 8 April 2019)
New research has revealed the vast majority of local newspaper editors are worried their titles now no longer have the resources to hold power to account on their patches. A study carried out by Index on Censorship magazine, in conjunction with the Society of Editors, has found the overwhelming majority of news chiefs are concerned about their ability […]
08 Apr 19

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