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‘Nadine Dorries is terrible! That’s made my job easier’: Labour’s Lucy Powell on the Tories, culture war and BBC

As a teenager, the shadow culture secretary was always up for a party. Now she is expected to have a view on everything from the legacy of colonialism to the future of the licence fee. How is she handling the never-ending controversy?

The Guardian - UK

Conservative peer Michael Grade announced as next chairman of Ofcom

The selection process to find a suitable candidate has been repeatedly delayed.

The Independent UK

Russia rival UK and Ireland bid to host Euro 2028 – what happens now?

The UK and Ireland, who had looked as though they may be unopposed for the right to host the finals, will also face competition from Turkey

The Independent UK

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Former BBC boss Lord Grade emerges as favourite for Ofcom chair – reports

The process to find a suitable candidate has faced a series of delays.

The Independent UK

‘Prank’ video with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace emerges after UK blames Russia for hoaxes

Home Secretary Priti Patel and Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries were also targeted by hoax callers

Wales Online

‘Prank’ video with Defence Secretary emerges after UK blames Kremlin for hoaxes

An inquiry has been launched into the calls which targeted Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries

Wales Online

Russia was behind hoax calls to Ben Wallace and Priti Patel, says UK

An unsuccessful attempt was also made to target Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries with the operation

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'We'll prove Richard Gere wrong': High hopes as Stalybridge crowned Greater Manchester's Town of Culture

The Tameside area will be the region's Town of Culture for 2022

Manchester Evening News

Nations unite and seek further sporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus

A virtual summit was convened by the Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries and Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston on March 3.

The Independent UK

Dorries: RT must never again be allowed to broadcast poisonous propaganda in UK

The Culture Secretary said she hopes watchdog Ofcom’s 27 investigations into the Kremlin-backed broadcaster will result in the removal of its licence.

The Independent UK

Nadine Dorries heaps praise on 'unbiased' BBC in Ukraine after years of criticism

The Culture Secretary praised the BBC and other outlets in an emotional moment, offering "heartfelt thanks and admiration" for reporters on the frontline of the conflict

Daily Mirror

BBC faces ban in Russia if UK shuts down RT, Liz Truss warns MPs

Last week Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries asked Ofcom to review the operation of RT.

The Independent UK

Lebanon: Ministry Statement on Ukraine Stirs Political Divisions

A Lebanese foreign ministry statement on the crisis in Ukraine has stirred internal divisions. Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib condemned on Thursday the “invasion of Ukrainian territory.” He called on Russia to halt its military operations at once, withdraw its troops and return to dialogue and negotiations as a means…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kremlin-backed RT brands call for Ofcom review ‘hypocritical’ in swipe at BBC

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries asked Ofcom to review the operation of the channel.

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Wales Online

Nadine Dorries blasts BBC and and pledges loyalty to Boris Johnson

'They just believe they are right about everything' - Culture Secretary

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Supports Efforts To Develop Innovative Cultural Policies

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan said that the Kingdom supports local, regional and international efforts to develop innovative cultural policies and promote the role of the cultural sector as a major factor of sustainable development. The minister’s remarks came during a high-level ministerial session of the…

Daily Mirror

Pressure on ministers to release details of meeting linked to Boris Johnson flat refurb

Ministers are resisting the release of documents related to a meeting about plans for a new ‘Great Exhibition’ between then-Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, refurb-bankroller Lord Brownlow and the Royal Albert Hall last January

The Independent UK

House of Lords committee to launch inquiry into funding of BBC

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries had previously announced that the licence fee would be frozen for the next two years.

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Brickbat: Now, That's Going Too Far

British Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries said the government is preparing legislation that would limit streaming services from showing comedy that some people might find offensive. Her remarks came after some people expressed outrage about comedian Jimmy Carr's latest special for Netflix. In one bit, Carr said that when people talk…

Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries slams 'abhorrent' Jimmy Carr and says new laws will ban offensive comedy

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has suggested new laws would hold to account streaming sites from airing controversial jokes after the backlash surrounding Jimmy Carr's Netflix special, His Dark Material

Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries considering law that could see Netflix fined for offensive jokes

The Culture Secretary said the government is considering a new law that could see Netflix face sanctions over Jimmy Carr's joke about the deaths of members of travelling communities in the Holocaust

Daily Mirror

Nadine Dorries bristles in TV car-crash and blames Boris Johnson's untruths on researchers

The Culture Secretary appeared affronted when asked when she last spoke to Boris Johnson, whom she'd been sent on TV to defend

Evening Standard

Culture Secretary says new laws will stop Netflix airing offensive comments following Jimmy Carr uproar

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has suggested the government could bring in legislation that stops steaming services from airing offensive content.

Daily Record

Nadine Dorries grilled in awkward interview over Boris Johnson 'Partygate' scandal

The Culture Secretary was tasked with defending Johnson this morning after the Prime Minister was reportedly pictured holding a can of beer during an alleged rule-busting party for his birthday in June 2020.

Wales Online

Dorries mixes up MPs, supports PM on Savile slur and says Partygate is 'Remainer plot'

The Culture Secretary has defended the Prime Minister in an interview on Saturday morning

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