What use is a public inquiry? Labour and the 1977 Annan Committee on the Future of Broadcasting

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The usefulness of the public inquiry for media reform is examined through a study of Lord Annan's Committee on the Future of Broadcasting established in 1974 under the UK Labour government. Topics include the demands for reform leading up to the inquiry, the launch of the Annan Committee, and the influence of the left on the committee.

History, Governmental investigations, Government investigations

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Dynamics of power in contemporary media policy-making

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The dynamics of and the balance of power in the media policy-making process in both the U.S. and the U.K. are discussed in order to assess the legitimacy of these competing perspectives. An attempt is made to mark out some of the similarities and differences between media policy-making in the US and the UK.

United States, Government domestic functions, Mass media policy

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The negative campaign: New Labour, Ken Livingstone and the London mayoral selection process

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The negative campaign conducted by New Labour against Ken Livingstone in the London mayoral selection process is discussed. Topics include New Labour's mayoral predicament, Ken the postmodern politician, the mayoral selection process, and the limits of a negative campaign.

London, England, Mayoral candidates, Livingstone, Ken

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