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A timeline of Yorkshire’s cricket racism scandal

The county and a “number of individuals” were charged by the ECB on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Tory MPs call for Channel 4 ‘destructive’ privatisation plans to be dropped

Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries told MPs the Government intends to use the proceeds of the sale to ‘benefit the entire country’.

The Independent UK

Arts Council England quizzed over support of Royal Opera House amid levelling up

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee chairman Julian Knight suggested the organisation’s subsidies for the venue are ‘entirely incongruous’.

The Independent UK

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Elon Musk Invited Before UK Parliament To Discuss Twitter Takeover

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee (DCMSC) of the U.K.’s House of Commons has asked Elon Musk to appear before a hearing regarding his plans for running Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR).

Benzinga

Elon Musk called to give evidence to MPs over £34.5bn Twitter takeover

Tesla tycoon Elon Musk is buying the social media network for £34.5billion in a deal he hailed as a boost for free speech - but critics are worried about online safety

Daily Mirror

Elon Musk summoned to UK parliament to explain plans for Twitter

Tesla billionaire invited to attend hearing of digital and culture committee

The Independent UK

Reeva Steenkamp’s parents ‘frustrating’ Oscar Pistorius parole bid, claims lawyer

Oscar Pistorius’s lawyer has claimed the convicted murderer’s parole is being “unfairly” stalled by the refusal of his victim’s parents to meet him in person.

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Government has ‘parked the bus’ on football reforms, Julian Knight claims

The fan-led review’s recommendations were published last November

The Independent UK

Tory ’revenge’ against Channel 4 could turn into bruising battle

Analysis: why ministers are risking political capital pushing ahead now with privatisation plan is unclear

The Guardian - UK

Tory MP asks whether Channel 4 sale is 'revenge' for 'attacks' against Boris Johnson

Julian Knight said that the timing of the Channel 4 privatisation announcement was 'very telling;

Wales Online

Talking Point: What do you think about the privatisation of Channel 4?

The rumoured privatisation of Channel 4 was finally announced last night after months of speculation, with even some among the Tories themselves feeling that the sale may be an act of political retribution for what they feel has been biased coverage against the government. Conservative MP Julian Knight suggested on…

Evening Standard

Senior Tory MP Julian Knight suggests Channel 4 privatisation is motivated by ‘revenge’

A senior Conservative MP has questioned if the government’s decision to privatise Channel 4 was motivated by “revenge”.

Evening Standard

Cronyism fears as businessman Sir Ian Cheshire is named head of Channel 4

Jon Snow and other leading broadcasters express concern over appointment and call for C4’s public service remit to be protected

The Guardian - UK

Nadine Dorries appoints new charity regulator in face of objections from parliamentary committee

Government choice Orlando Fraser confirmed as head of Charity Commission, while Michael Grade gets Ofcom job

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The Guardian - UK

Michael Grade confirmed as Ofcom chair despite MPs’ warning

Former BBC chair will lead watchdog even though report said his knowledge of social media and online safety clearly lacked depth

The Guardian - UK

MPs reject government’s ‘unimaginative’ choice for Charity Commission chair

Committee says it has reservations over selection process and lack of diversity in shortlist

The Independent UK

ECB backs Lord Patel to lead Yorkshire forward ahead of pivotal EGM

An EGM will take place at Headingley on Thursday where members will vote on key structure changes

The Independent UK

Yorkshire EGM ‘first step’ in cricket’s fight against racism, DCMS committee says

The crucial EGM is scheduled to take place on 31 March

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Chelsea fans set for green light over FA Cup semi-final tickets as agency plan could let supporters attend

The Football Association (FA) have sought to assure Chelsea fans that they will be allowed into Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace.

The Guardian - UK

Manchester City and Liverpool fans condemn lack of trains for semi-final

Easter engineering work means no direct trains to London for supporters travelling from the north-west to the FA Cup semi-final

The Independent UK

FA ‘working with government’ to allow Chelsea to sell tickets for cup semi-final

Roman Abramovich’s sanctions currently bar the Blues from selling any new tickets

Football London

Julian Knight slams 'ridiculous' possibility ahead of Chelsea v Crystal Palace FA Cup semi-final

Chelsea defeated Middlesbrough and Crystal Palace overcame Everton before being drawn to face each other in the FA Cup semi-final

Football London

Boris Johnson spokesman and MP Julian Knight make Chelsea statements amid Abramovich sanctions

Chelsea News: MP Julian Knight has stated that while he agrees with sanctions placed on Roman Abramovich, mechanisms should be put in place to limit impact on the club and its fans

The Guardian - UK

Tom Harrison can’t even talk a good game any more, so why is he still in charge?

Cricket’s executives are unrepresentative of the sport and hopelessly ill-equipped to tackle the problems it faces

The Independent UK

Colin Graves told to ‘put up or shut up’ over trust’s role at Yorkshire

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee was told that the Graves Trust, a major creditor, had vetoed the removal of two board members

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