Press regulation campaign group Hacked Off has said that the Royal Charter agreed by the three main political parties will benefit working journalists.

In a blog post published today on Press Gazette, executive director Brian Cathcart argued that the principles agreed in the charter represent “a golden opportunity” to rebuild the public’s trust in journalism.

Cathcart said: “By embracing change, distancing themselves from wrongdoing and showing they are ready to be accountable, they can begin to build public trust.”