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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 16

See why we don't think that politicians should be presenting "current affairs" programmes in our submission here & send your own views to @Ofcom vlv.org.uk/wp-content/upl… @leowatkins91

vlvuk's tweet image. See why we don't think that politicians should be presenting "current affairs" programmes in our submission here &amp; send your own views to
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Tom Chivers@TMChivers · Jul 21

Ofcom's 2025 Public Service Media Review - once a landmark moment for UK broadcasting - has been a complete waste of time. Its report is nothing but a sop to the collapsing status quo. No ideas on funding, production or relevance other than making PSBs partner with streamers

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Decentered Media@decenteredmedia · Jul 21

Who gets to shape the future of public service media? Ofcom's latest report focuses on industry needs—but where is the support for independent, local and civic media? Shouldn't trusted communication start in our own communities? @ofcom @dcms @lisanandy wp.me/pa8IVH-3wT

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Laura Phillips 💙@LauraPh222 · Jun 24

Anyone who cares about the funding+future of @bbcworldservice please consider coming to the parliamentary debate on this in Westminster Hall 3pm Thursday 26th June and please email your MP to ask them to be there! Please allow 20-30minutes before entry for security checks.

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 19

Protect UK #democracy. Only 5 days to tell @Ofcom why politicians shouldn't present news OR current affairs programmes. More details here vlv.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

vlvuk's tweet image. Protect UK #democracy. Only 5 days to tell @Ofcom why politicians shouldn't present news OR current affairs programmes. More details here vlv.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 18

Great piece on why public service media is so important to our national conversation & identity.

SStephen Bush@stephenkb · Jun 17

This week's column (with a wonderful illustration by @IllustratorEwan) on the end of the era of telly: ft.com/content/c5b865…

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 16

See why we don't think that politicians should be presenting "current affairs" programmes in our submission here & send your own views to @Ofcom vlv.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 16

Pls read our submission vlv.org.uk/wp-content/upl… on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed & send Ofcom your views.

JJake Kanter@Jake_Kanter · Apr 24, 2024

So, to summarise... Ofcom: It's totally fine for sitting MPs to host GB News current affairs shows, but they should never ever host news shows. Viewers: These GB News current affairs shows look a lot like news shows. Ofcom: As you were.

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 16

Pls read our submission vlv.org.uk/wp-content/upl… on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed.

SSteven Barnett@stevenjbarnett · Apr 24, 2024

Scarily naive interview by @Ofcom on BBC Media Show. Farage may be allowed to present GB News show during election campaign as long as he's "duly impartial". Seriously? And Ofcom could even reach a decision on rule-breaking "within 48 hours"!!

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 16

Pls read our submission vlv.org.uk/wp-content/upl… on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed.

RRoger Mosey@rogermosey · Apr 24, 2024

I've supported Ofcom in fostering diversity of views. But they've got this one wrong. They're creating a gulf between 'News' & 'Current Affairs' that doesn't exist; and they rely too much on audience perceptions. There has to be an editorial grip on what is impartial and fair.

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 16

Pls read our submission vlv.org.uk/wp-content/upl… on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed & send Ofcom your views.

RRogerBoltonsBeebWatch@BeebRoger · Mar 17

🚨@StewartPurvis ex Ofcom & RTS VP: 🔹 RTS Awards controversy (Gaza journalists’ award) 🔹 BBC Middle East coverage review 🔹 GB News vs. Ofcom legal case 🔹 Foreign influence in UK media "The system is creaking. We need to decide whether we’ll fix it."🎧 podfollow.com/beebwatch

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 16

Pls read our submission vlv.org.uk/wp-content/upl… on why we think @Ofcom's evidence in support of not restricting politicians from presenting “current affairs” as well as “news" programmes is flawed & send Ofcom your views.

SStephen Cushion/stephencushion.bsky.social@Stephen_Cushion · May 23

New article alert: I argue Ofcom should rethink allowing politicians to present broadcast programming because audiences appear uncomfortable with it and want impartial reporting @CardiffJomec @Cardiffuninews @ConversationUK @ahrcpress Thread 1/10 theconversation.com/why-ofcom-want…

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Jun 5

For anyone who’s concerned about truth, democracy & public accountability @mediareformUK’s excellent “who owns the media report” for 2025 is here mediareform.org.uk/media-ownershi…

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · May 28

We're thrilled that @adelewalton121 is joining us this Saturday to talk about 'Logging Off' and the human cost of our digital world, alongside @AvaSantina @J_Bloodworth & Natacha Kennedy. Sign up & read Adele's interview in the thread below: eventbrite.com/e/media-democr…

AAdele Zeynep Walton (@adelewalton.bsky.social)@adelewalton121 · May 28

Actions you can take to support my campaigning 🙏🏻 please email your MP

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · May 26

We are so sorry to hear the news that Alan Yentob has died. "Alan Yentob was a huge supporter of everything that is best about public service broadcasting. He will be greatly missed" - Colin Browne, Chair, VLV.

vlvuk's tweet image. We are so sorry to hear the news that Alan Yentob has died. "Alan Yentob was a huge supporter of everything that is best about public service broadcasting. He will be greatly missed" - Colin Browne, Chair, VLV.

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · May 26

Great article here. We welcome @Ofcom's review as we don't believe that current legislation provides clear definitions of which content should be impartial. It's essential to get this right to mitigate the decline in public trust of the media & protect our democracy.

SStephen Cushion/stephencushion.bsky.social@Stephen_Cushion · May 23

New article alert: I argue Ofcom should rethink allowing politicians to present broadcast programming because audiences appear uncomfortable with it and want impartial reporting @CardiffJomec @Cardiffuninews @ConversationUK @ahrcpress Thread 1/10 theconversation.com/why-ofcom-want…

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · May 26

We are so sorry to hear the news that Alan Yentob has died. "Alan Yentob was a huge support of everything that is best about public service broadcasting. He will be greatly missed" - Colin Browne, Chair, VLV.

vlvuk's tweet image. We are so sorry to hear the news that Alan Yentob has died. "Alan Yentob was a huge support of everything that is best about public service broadcasting. He will be greatly missed" - Colin Browne, Chair, VLV.

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · May 22

The MRC is the first organisation to offer an interpretation as to what mutualisation of the @BBC might look like, focusing on the principles of public accountability & the role of the audience beyond just consumer. We urge everyone to read the full report & comment.

MMedia Reform Coalition@mediareformUK · May 11

The BBC is failing its audiences, captured by elites & unaccountable to the public With UK media dominated by oligarchs & Big Tech, we need a democratic alternative Read our new report w/ @Cmmonwealth on transforming the BBC into a Public Service Mutual: common-wealth.org/publications/o…

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · May 22

Ofcom is consulting on whether politicians should present news programmes & the deadline is 23 June ofcom.org.uk/tv-radio-and-o…

TThe Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · Mar 18

Another great Beebwatch - the impartiality issue should be front & centre of legislation as regulator @Ofcom loses its first ever judicial review against @GBNEWS #isitnewsorcurrentaffairs

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The Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV)@vlvuk · May 22

🚨🌱 The Chancellor is currently reviewing all public spending from scratch. Please join us in signing the @_CFTA petition to remind the UK Government: the arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them. campaignforthearts.org/petitions/spen…

vlvuk's tweet card. The Chancellor is reviewing all public spending from scratch. The arts make our lives happier and our communities stronger. Now is the moment to invest in them.

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