Tag Archive for Mass media

Parliament and the press

Lord Norton

In response to my post on the problems of a long recess, two readers – Adrian Kidney and James Clarke – expressed distrust in the media.  I pointed out that Eurobarometer data reveal that they are not alone.  The data show low – and declining – levels of trust in the press.  Eurabarometer 69 (Spring…

Problems of the long recess

Lord Norton

I have already commented on the fact that the long recess has meant that MPs and peers have not been able to question ministers on events in Georgia.  Had Parliament been sitting since the end of July, we would have had statements on a range of issues, including the economy, events in Georgia, world trade talks,…