Leading cultural figures attack Observer sale as staff pave way for strike action
More than 70 leading UK cultural figures decry Observer sale as "a betrayal" of liberal journalism.
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Dominic Ponsford
Dominic Ponsford is the editor in chief of Press Gazette and has more than 20 years experience in journalism. Former Paul Foot Awards finalist and PPA editor of the year nominee 2022.
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