Brexit poll puts British press freedom to the test
by Jane WhyattCampaigners for Britain to remain in the EU at the upcoming referendum are citing press and media freedom as an important factor.
Posters attacking the multi-national media owner Rupert Murdoch have appeared, claiming “Rupert Murdoch can buy the British government. But not a union of 28 countries”.
EU Campaign Between Bridges – Wolfgang Tillmans
This refers to the widely-held belief that popular newspapers owned by Murdoch’s News UK company can swing enough votes to influence the outcome of an election or referendum. The posters imply that Murdoch uses the power of his national newspapers (Sun, Times and Sunday Times)…
