Exclusive: Hacked Off responds as Hugh Grant settles high court claim against @TheSun publisher🧵.

“The allegations of burglaries and theft which formed Mr Grant’s claim are devastating. Yet again, rather than see them tested in court, News UK have done everything to avoid facing accountability. In a general election year, this should be a warning to politicians.
For decades the endorsement of Murdoch's papers has been seen as an electoral prize, with politicians going to huge lengths to secure his support.

Quick guide to how the @MailOnline can write odiously misogynistic garbage, such as that directed at @AngelaRayner, and no one holds them to account.

Thread /9🧵 1/ There are two complaints bodies for the press – one proper, independent one (Hey, @impressreg) and one puny one controlled by the national newspapers & politicians (boo, @IpsoNews). Parliament agreed that newspapers should sign up to @impressreg (or an independent alternative)