print journalism

• Are newspapers in the UK bound by 'due impartiality'?

  No, they are not bound
• Which political party do most UK newspapers generally support?

  Conservative Party
• How have right-wing tabloids like The Sun and Daily Mail treated the Labour Party?

  They have been ruthless in their attacks
• Which newspapers are considered right-wing tabloids?

  The Sun, Daily Mail, Daily Express
• What is the reputation of The Times and Sunday Times regarding impartiality?

  They have a reputation for greater impartiality
• What political bias does The Guardian have?

  Progressive bias supporting Liberal Democrats
• Which group of newspapers has consistently supported the Labour Party?

  Mirror Group newspapers
• Why are newspapers attractive to business tycoons?

  They wield influence in politics
• Who are some notable business tycoons interested in newspapers?

  Robert Maxwell, Conrad Black, Rupert Murdoch
• What did Stanley Baldwin claim about the Daily Mail and Daily Express in 1931?

  They are engines of propaganda
• What methods do the Daily Mail and Daily Express use according to Baldwin?

  Direct falsehoods, misrepresentation, half-truths
• What is the aim of the proprietorship of certain newspapers?

  Power without responsibility
• How many media tycoons currently share influence over UK newspapers?

  Six unaccountable media tycoons
• What type of agenda do the influential media tycoons have?

  Pronounced right-wing agenda
• What impact do these media tycoons have on UK citizens?

  They influence the stories citizens encounter
• In what formats do UK citizens encounter newspaper coverage?

  In print or online