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Comments on the firing of Piers Morgan as editor of the "Daily Mirror", which published the apparently faked pictures of British troops torturing Iraqi prisoners. Morgan's criticism of the war on terror and the invasion of Iraq; How the "Mirror" confronted the policies of the British and U.S. governments; Suggestion that corporate influence played a role in Morgan's demise; The anti-war stance of the "Mirror"; Role of the media in supporting the decision to go to war in Iraq; Study which found that the BBC was pro-war; Press coverage concerning Iraq's weapons of mass destruction; Issue of hoaxes; Colin Powell's presentation to the United Nations Security council as a final justification for the invasion; Torture and the British army's long history of colonial occupations; Role of journalists in covering the war in Iraq.

The article looks at the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC), focusing on its budget and on its relations with the British government and politicians, including a recent dispute between it and British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne. Topics include the British television license fee which provides revenue to the BBC and criticism of its news coverage throughout its history. The author, a BBC news editor, expresses the view that its coverage is generally balanced.

Argues that the BBC should abandon the "Newsnight" style of attack journalism and confine itself to reporting, rather than making the news. Details of a proposal from a committee headed by Lord Burns regarding BBC executives; Skepticism within the BBC over the plan; Concerns of Michael Grade, chairman, about the government's intentions; Reference to an interview with Michael Howard by Jeremy Paxman of "Newsnight"; Criticism of the BBC's confrontational interviews; Suggestion that it is time for the corporation to accept that it can never be truly independent, and that political exposés are best left to those sections of the media not financed by the state.

Focuses on British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his position on Iraq. Blair's belief that history will vindicate his decision to go to war in Iraq; Indication by Blair's advisers that he may express regret for misleading the country regarding the mistaken intelligence on Saddam Hussein's chemical and biological weapons; Hopes for improved security in Iraq and reduced press coverage of the subject; Difficulties disconnecting Iraq from broader discontent with the government, and Blair in particular; Argument of David Blunkett, one of several influential cabinet figures who do not share Blair's scenario; Belief of a sizeable part of the Parliamentary Labour Party that Blair's position remains vulnerable; Blair's strategy; Outlook.

Imagines the Hutton inquiry as a TV drama. Judicial inquiry into the death of Dr. David Kelly; Reporters who watch the CCTV broadcast on wide-screen TVs in the press tent; Portrayal of key players by famous actors; Setting which would need to be more glamorous; Broadcast of government e-mails and memos; Inquiry which is not being broadcast to the public; Public feeling that Prime Minister Tony Blair's government cannot be trusted.

The author looks at the election of leftist politician Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the British Labour Party, focusing on his appeal to a wide range of demographic groups within the population, especially young people, and on press coverage of Corbyn and his supporters. The author says the press is out of touch with the views and concerns of Corbyn supporters and expresses the hope that attitudes other than cynicism can be expressed about his views including opposition to austerity economic policies.

The author offers opinions on press and politics in Great Britain. The editor of the newspaper "Daily Mail" is said to have indicated that it is concerned at public reaction to an attack on Ralph Miliband, the late father of Labour Party leaded Ed Miliband. Sympathy is expressed for the position of the newspaper "The Guardian" for its position on printing documents given it by U.S. intelligence service whistleblower Edward Snowden.

The article presents the author's views regarding the 2012 publication of the Leveson report, an inquiry by the British government regarding corruption in the media in Great Britain after a phone-hacking scandal at the News International media group. Topics include press regulation in Great Britain; ethical practices in journalism; and the views of British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Comments on the indecision of the "Sun" concerning whom to support in the 2005 British elections. Comments of Trevor Kavanagh, celebrity political editor for the "Sun"; Influence of Rupert Murdoch on the daily newspaper; Myths in political journalism; Why it is irrelevant who the "Sun" tells its readers that it is backing; Suggestion that the paper has been setting a Tory agenda.

Comments on British politics. Decision of Prime Minister Tony Blair's special adviser, Liz Lloyd, to be an MP; Health Secretary John Reid's accusations against Nick Brown, the ex-chief whip; Labour's spring conference in Newcastle, Gateshead; Contest between the Labour hierarchy and competitive political editors; Revenge of health minister Rosie Winterton, MP for working-class Doncaster Central.

Examines the shallow media coverage of politics in Great Britain. Example of the media's superficial coverage of the opposition between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Michael Howard; Discussion of newsworthy conflicts surrounding the struggling Labour Party; Extent of the media's coverage of Peter Mandelson's resignation, which lacked details of his new position as a European Union commissioner in Belgium.

Discusses the relationship between British Prime Minister Tony Blair and the Chancellor, Gordon Brown. Observations on the atmosphere in Westminster; Political culture; Press coverage of a rift between Blair and Brown.

Offers observations on British politics. Change of policy by Prime Minister Tony Blair, who has given up chats with lobby correspondents who go on his global travels; Role of David Hill; Frustration of journalists; Sexism in the Parliamentary Labor Party; The deal that Lord Tom Sawyer, former Labour Party general secretary, did with Blair to avert splits between party and government; Helen Liddell's preparations for becoming Governor General of Australia; Topic of possible racism in north London regarding local MP David Lammy.

Reports on the continuing press coverage of the Brown/Blair feud which is stirred up by an interview by Alan Milburn. How the once bitter battle between Blair and Brown over the election manifesto has blown over; What Blair wants and what Brown wants; Contention that Milburn's voice no longer matters as he has no chance of a job in a Brown cabinet and is functioning as a spoiler against Blair; Despite claims made in the newspaper, the "Independent," belief that Brown and Blair have patched up their differences.

Comments on politics in Great Britain. Geoff Hoon's angry remarks to Bob Roberts of the "Daily Mirror" at a Labour Party conference; Why Jack Straw fears he might lose his Blackburn seat because of the BNP's intervention; Invitation to Lord Jeffrey Archer to speak about life in prison at the Blue Dolphin Club in London; Others.

Offers observations on the relations between the administration of Prime Minister Tony Blair and the British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC). Relations between the administration of former Prime Minister Clement Attlee and the press; Suggestion that manipulation of the media may often be politically necessary but is not ethical; Conduct of press secretary Alastair Campbell towards the media; Questionable aspects of the Hutton inquiry into the death of weapons expert Dr. David Kelly, including the role of Lee Hughes, who is also linked to an advisory group working to implement the Freedom of Information Act, which may have negative consequences for the media.

Focuses on the role of the British media in presenting false claims about the need for British support in the Iraq War. Failure of the press to challenge claims made by Prime Minister Tony Blair about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, which are under scrutiny; Failure of the media to make available dissenting views on the need for war with Iraq; Complicity of the press in the war.

Discusses the reliance of the British press on the Ministry of Defense (MOD) for objective war information. Unreliability of the MOD; Cooperation between the press and the MOD; BBC war reports.