The Crisis in British Journalism

Under Boris Johnson, the press baron is back in town like hacking never happened, says Mic Wright

Mic Wright looks at the cute and often contradictory statements on the Russian President made by the proprietor of the Evening Standard and Independent newspapers. Photo: Matt Crossick /Alamy

The incestuous relationship between politicians and the press now frames the very nature of British democracy, says Mic Wright

Mic Wright reveals how infanticide is exploited by the press, while they demonise social workers and do nothing to prevent it

Mic Wright looks at the replacement of Geordie Greig as editor of the Daily Mail, and whether the shadow of Paul Dacre has blighted his successor

Mic Wright explores the erratic approach of certain outlets to stories of corruption and wrongdoing

Mic Wright takes a sceptical look at the political campaign to counter ‘online abuse’ which somehow overlooks the revolving doors and revolting comments of their allies in publishing

Mic Wright argues that the private cosiness between political reporters and politicians doesn’t serve the interests of the public

Mic Wright unpicks the modern shift towards personality politics and the media’s collusion in advancing this increasingly unaccountable mode of government