Tony Blair Protagonist #2729

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ProtagonistTony Blair
AdvocacyThe relationship is in need of repair
AdvocacyRevise the media regulatory framework
AdvocacyHow independent are civil servants, really?
AdvocacyContext of communication is changing
AdvocacyMedia competition is intensifying
AdvocacyNewspapers face new competition on-line
AdvocacyProliferation of TV channels
AdvocacyTechnology transforming the media
AdvocacyBoundaries between media blurring
AdvocacyGrowing influence of the internet
AdvocacyMedia management responds to and fuels trends
AdvocacyMPs favour press releases over speeches
AdvocacyShifting political focus towards the TV studio
AdvocacyHinders our ability to take right decisions
AdvocacyThe damage matters
AdvocacyMedia hyperactivity can be overwhelming
AdvocacyInsatiable demand for the next story
AdvocacyClamour for instant response distorts process
AdvocacyMistakes fuel the drama
AdvocacyValuable time for reflection lost
AdvocacySingle issue of the day no longer enough
AdvocacyCompels others to respond in kind
AdvocacyInstitutions undermined by resulting cynicism
AdvocacyPublic trust in politicians and journalists is low
AdvocacyReporting of Parliament suggests declining importance
AdvocacyNon-controversial speeches ignored
AdvocacyLarge majority changes context of voting
AdvocacyPre-legislative scrutiny has increased
AdvocacyMore statements in the House of Commons
AdvocacyMore time spent answering questions in Commons
AdvocacyNo lines of accountabilty altered
AdvocacyOnly PM to attend Commons Liaison Committee
AdvocacyLack of balanced coverage demoralising
AdvocacyPublic need to be informed
AdvocacyWaste energy rebutting misleading interpretation
AdvocacyMarket opportunity for serious balanced news
AdvocacyPublic desire for impartiality
AdvocacyNew forms of media can be worse
AdvocacyRationalise accountability structures across media
AdvocacyCurrent accountability system becoming obsolete
AdvocacyConsumers lack objective yardstick
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Entered by:- David Price
Entry date (GMT): 7/3/2007 9:44:00 AM
Last edit date (GMT): 5/28/2012 1:15:00 PM
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