Born out of the tabloid hacking scandal we are advocating for a responsible press that protects the public, upholds democracy , and defends free expression
Nov 12 • 4 tweets • 4 min read
🚨 Hugh Grant’s discusses the human cost of press abuse are a powerful reminder of why the Leveson Inquiry is needed to hold those responsible to account. Speaking about the victims, he names Abigail Witchalls, who was left a quadriplegic after a brutal stabbing. Her medical records were stolen and splashed across tabloids, compounding her family’s pain. Read more in the Byline Times article below: bylinetimes.com/2024/11/12/pol…
Grant highlights the Watson family, who lost their daughter in a playground murder, only for the press to cruelly suggest she deserved it. Their son, unable to cope, later took his own life. These are real families destroyed not just by tragedy but by callous, unrestrained press invasions.
As public trust in UK media crumbles, there’s renewed pressure on Keir Starmer to resurrect Leveson. Even the mother of Caroline Flack is urging him to “find the courage” to act. Exclusive polling shows people overwhelmingly want media reform. Starmer must listen. The time for accountability is long overdue. #Leveson2 #PressReform
🚨 Paul Dadge, hero of the 7/7 attacks, calls out politicians for broken promises on press reform. In a powerful message, he reminds us that to earn public trust, leaders must follow through on commitments made to victims of press abuse.
Dadge explains: 'It’s no good to meet victims and say we're going to take action, only to forget those promises a few years later.' His words are a stark reminder of the government's pledge to deliver Leveson 2, a vital inquiry into press corruption that was abandoned, leaving victims and the public in the lurch.
With new pressure mounting on Keir Starmer to revive the Leveson Inquiry, this is a moment of reckoning. Politicians must choose between keeping their word or betraying those who’ve suffered at the hands of unethical media practices. The nation is watching. #Leveson2 #PressReform
Apr 17 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
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.
May 4, 2022 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
Quick guide to how the @MailOnline can write odiously misogynistic garbage, such as that directed at @AngelaRayner, and no one holds them to account.
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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)
