Labour shadow culture secretary Harriet Harman joins Sajid Javid in taking ‘step back’ from press regulation
Labour deputy leader Harriet Harman has joined Conservative Culture Secretary Sajid Javid in distancing herself from the issue of press…
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Harriet Harman: Alternatives to BBC licence fee should be considered
Alternatives to the BBC licence fee should be considered in case a better option now exists, Harriet Harman has claimed.…
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Labour backs licence fee law change: ‘No one wants to see people in prison for non-payment’
Decriminalising non-payment of the TV licence moved a step closer after Labour backed a review of penalties – saying no-one…
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Alexander: No further compromise, Royal Charter will go to Privy Council this week
A senior Government minister has warned the press that no further compromise is possible on its planned Royal Charter. Chief…
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BBC could face licence fee cut in review of its Royal Charter
A Government minister has warned the BBC it faces massive cuts unless it rebuilds trust with the public and undergoes…
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Harriet Harman asks newspapers to reveal number of older women they employ
Harriet Harman has written to national newspaper editors asking them to reveal how many women over the age of 50…
By Harman calls on Government to lead talks over media monopolies
The Government should lead cross-party talks on monopoly media ownership, according to deputy Labour leader Harriet Harman. Harman said the…
By Harriet Harman calls for 15 per cent cap on media ownership alongside ‘fit and proper person’ test
Harriet Harman has called for a cap on media ownership to stop companies feeling they are “above the law”. The…
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