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Devised in 1896 by Alfred Harmsworth (Viscount Northcliffe) & his brother Harold (Viscount Rothermere), the Mail has campaigned against Unions & the Labour Party, against women & most working-class men being given the vote, & now, against environmentalists.
Devised in 1896 by Alfred Harmsworth (Viscount Northcliffe) & his brother Harold (Viscount Rothermere), the Mail has campaigned against Unions & the Labour Party, against women & most working-class men being given the vote, & now, against environmentalists.
The Daily Mail (like the Telegraph) is a newspaper which has little to do with news - it exists to protect the interests of the billionaire class from democracy.
This #thread is adapted from this excellent article by writer & historian, @johnsimkin. 🙏
spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blog…
This #thread is adapted from this excellent article by writer & historian, @johnsimkin. 🙏
spartacus-educational.com/spartacus-blog…
The Mail is owned by Jonathan Harmsworth, 4th Viscount Rothermere. According to the Sunday Times Rich List he is estimated to be worth over £1 billion.
He has non-domicile tax status & owns his media businesses through a complex structure of offshore holdings & trusts.
He has non-domicile tax status & owns his media businesses through a complex structure of offshore holdings & trusts.
