Nicholas Jones reports on a seminar held by the Westminster Media Forum, at which political control of the news agenda was discussed

In a lecture to students at the University of East London Nicholas Jones considered whether Britain is governed more effectively because of the power and patronage exercised by the news media. To what extent, he asked, does the British press serve the democratic process and help deliver better government?

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