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Public Life and the Media
Tony Blair
The relationship is in need of repair
Revise the media regulatory framework
How independent are civil servants, really?
Context of communication is changing
Media competition is intensifying
Newspapers face new competition on-line
Proliferation of TV channels
Technology transforming the media
Boundaries between media blurring
Growing influence of the internet
Media management responds to and fuels trends
MPs favour press releases over speeches
Shifting political focus towards the TV studio
Hinders our ability to take right decisions
The damage matters
Media hyperactivity can be overwhelming
Insatiable demand for the next story
Clamour for instant response distorts process
Mistakes fuel the drama
Valuable time for reflection lost
Single issue of the day no longer enough
Compels others to respond in kind
Institutions undermined by resulting cynicism
Public trust in politicians and journalists is low
Reporting of Parliament suggests declining importance
Non-controversial speeches ignored
Large majority changes context of voting
Pre-legislative scrutiny has increased
More statements in the House of Commons
More time spent answering questions in Commons
No lines of accountabilty altered
Only PM to attend Commons Liaison Committee
Lack of balanced coverage demoralising
Public need to be informed
Waste energy rebutting misleading interpretation
Market opportunity for serious balanced news
Public desire for impartiality
New forms of media can be worse
Rationalise accountability structures across media
Current accountability system becoming obsolete
Consumers lack objective yardstick
What is the state of the relationship?
Redefine the role of government?
Redefine the role of media
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