Sajid Javid Archives

Leaked letter reveals Home Secretary’s proposal for Ofcom powers to ‘censor’ broadcast of ‘extremist content’

Home Secretary Theresa May proposed that broadcast regulator Ofcom be given the power “censor” transmissions involving “extremist content”, according to…

By William Turvill

Labour’s Chris Bryant claims Downing Street was ‘briefing’ on ‘war’ with BBC over Whittingdale appointment

Reports suggesting the new Conservative Government is seeking to go to "war" with the BBC has been put down to…

By William Turvill and Press Association

A ‘declaration of war’ on the BBC? Tories name John Whittingdale as new Culture Secretary

John Whittingdale (pictured, Reuters), the Conservative chair of the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has been appointed as the…

By William Turvill

Sajid Javid rules out Tory press regulation intervention: ‘Our job is done as a government. It’s up to the press’

A Conservative government would not seek to change the current system of press regulation, Culture Secretary Sajid Javid has said.…

By William Turvill

Culture Sec Sajid Javid: ‘RIPA should never be used to used to spy on reporters and whistleblowers’

The Culture Secretary has condemned the use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act to find journalists' sources. Speaking at…

By William Turvill

Tory Bill of Rights to include ‘specific protection for journalists and a free press’

Conservative plans for a new Bill of Rights will include “specific protection for journalists and a free press”. Culture secretary…

By Dominic Ponsford

Culture Secretary warns Scots: Vote to leave the UK and you will lose the BBC

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid has reiterated his predecessor Maria Miller's warning that an independent Scotland would lose the BBC. Speaking…

By William Turvill

Culture Secretary Sajid Javid does not rule out scrapping BBC licence fee

Sajid Javid has said “I don't think anything should be ruled out and nothing should be ruled in” ahead of…

By William Turvill