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14:35 John Whittingdale: Leaders must take press plan seriously On air
On Air | John Whittingdale MP | Chair, Culture Select Committe... | Sky News
John Whittingdale backed newspapers' alternative plan for press regulation, said the Prime Minister should take the new proposals "very seriously". "I would, yes. It is in fact based on the original proposal that my colleague Olive... Continue to article
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16:50 John Whittingdale: Thatcher was very tough On air
On Air | John Whittingdale MP | Chair, Culture Select Committe... | BBC News
John Whittingdale said Baroness Thatcher was "very tough", but claimed she also showed compassion and kindness towards her staff in Downing Street. "She could be very tough. I was her political secretary in Number 10. She was demand... Continue to article
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07:32 John Whittingdale: Galloway seeking his moment in the sun On air
On Air | John Whittingdale MP | Chair, Culture Select Committe... | Daybreak. ITV
John Whittingdale said George Galloway and Dennis Skinner had the right to oppose the cancellation of tomorrow’s PMQs, but accused the pair of simply seeking “their moment in the sun”. “This is a very special occasion. I don’t think i... Continue to article
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10:29 John Whittingdale: Protestors won't ruin Thatcher funeral On air
On Air | John Whittingdale MP | Chair, Culture Select Committe... | BBC News
John Whittingdale said potential protestors would not be able to ruin the funeral of Margaret Thatcher. “I think those that would want to do that would be a tiny minority. The vast majority of people, even if they disagree with her, reco... Continue to article
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08:46 Story (1 links): BBC frontrunner 'conflict of interest'
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The leading candidate to replace Mark Thompson as director general of the BBC has been accused by Tory MPs of having a conflict of interest.
Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards is believed to have applied for the post, but is also running an inquiry into whether the definition of the 'plurality' of media organisations should include the corporation.
John Whittingdale, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said that if Richards is indeed a candidate for the post "he should not be making or taking any decisions about plurality and the BBC". - = Key Development Thursday 24th May
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27/05/2012 in Media/Phone hacking
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BBC frontrunner 'conflict of interest'
The leading candidate to replace Mark Thompson as director general of the BBC has been accused by Tory MPs of having a conflict of interest.
Ofcom chief executive Ed Richards is believed to have applied for the post, but is also running an inquiry into whether the definition of the 'plurality' of media organisations should include the corporation.
John Whittingdale, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, said that if Richards is indeed a candidate for the post "he should not be making or taking any decisions about plurality and the BBC".
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Brady to chair 1922 Committee
Graham Brady, who was hostile to the establishment of the Con-Lib coalition, has been elected as the new chairman of the Conservative Party 1922 Committee. Two MPs considered independent-minded right-wingers - Charles Walker and John Whittingdale - were elected vice-chairmen.
Tom Watson has been told to step down from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee by its Chairman, after Ed Miliband promoted him to the Shadow Cabinet. Mr Watson, who was instrumental in questioning the Murdochs about the scandal, was promoted to Deputy Chair of the Labour Party in a Shadow Cabinet reshuffle. Conservative MP John Whittingdale, who is also the committee Chairman, said parliamentary convention dictated that members of the shadow cabinet should not sit on backbench committees.
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