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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Michael Savage Media editor

UK journalists ‘self-censoring stories about Trump and the right over safety fears’

A scrum of journalists at a press event
Investigators found a widespread belief that abuse linked to reporting had increased, especially online. Composite: PA Images/Guardian Design / Alamy

Journalists are self-censoring their reporting on rightwing protests, Donald Trump’s administration and trans issues because of growing concerns about their personal safety, with newsrooms accused of “normalising” the risks they face.

Hundreds of journalists from across the UK have anonymously disclosed increasing nervousness over their security. Some have reported avoiding or altering coverage on certain topics due to intimidation, leading to self-censorship and “a narrowing of the public conversation”.

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