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With democracy and a free press under attack, the BBC cannot afford to mire itself in scandal

A media revolution is upending norms and values. Crises like the Richard Sharp debacle leave the corporation less able to respond, says Guardian columnist Emily Bell

The Guardian - UK

After the fall of Richard Sharp, the next BBC chair must not be another political crony

The public interest requires an open and scrupulous process to find the person best suited to perform an important role in our national life

The Guardian - UK

Appointment of next BBC chair must not be tainted by ‘sleaze’, Labour say

Shadow secretary for culture calls for root and branch review of top appointments

The Guardian - UK

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Next BBC chair selection must be 'free of sleaze that forced Richard Sharp to quit'

Labour's call comes amid growing pressure for Tory ministers to be banned from “interfering” in the selection process, while Shadow Culture Secretary Lucy Powell called for a “root and branch review” of the appointments process.

Daily Mirror

Manchester doctor stopped from boarding Sudan evacuation flight 'safely arrives in Cyprus' after U-turn

Dr Babiker has reportedly left the African country

Manchester Evening News

'Betrayed' Manchester doctor 'finally given Sudan evacuation seat' - but MP says there's 'confusion'

Dr Babiker has worked at MRI for four years

Manchester Evening News

Gary Lineker wades into another political row and demands Tories don't pick next BBC boss

The Match Of The Day host said the BBC chairman should not be picked by the government 'not now, not ever' after Richard Sharp was forced to resign over Boris Johnson loan row

Daily Mirror

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Betting firms await major industry shakeup which will set stake limits for online gambling

But industry source tells The Independent reforms will ‘not be a silver bullet’ and could take ‘years’ to come in

The Independent UK

Inside the internecine battle between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer

With a new viral campaign accusing the Prime Minister of weakness over sex offenders, the Opposition are getting rough. Anne McElvoy on the key players and tensions within the two camps

Evening Standard

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty replaced by co-star following 'mess of an interview'

The show aired on Saturday

Nottingham Post

BBC Breakfast star Naga Munchetty absent from show after 'car crash' interview

Charlie Stayt was joined by Nina Warhurst, despite usually hosting with Naga on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Daily Record

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty replaced as co-star steps in after 'car crash' interview

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty was missing from her usual spot on the sofa alongside co-host Charlie Stayt on Saturday

Daily Mirror

Labour MSP issues warning over ‘wheesht for Labour government culture'

Monica Lennon says Scottish Labour should distance themselves from attack ads posted on the parties twitter account as voters "deserve…

The National (Scotland)

Labour posts second 'revolting' ad despite heavy criticism from own party

LABOUR have released a second “revolting” attack ad despite receiving heavy criticism across the political spectrum for the first.

The National (Scotland)

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Daily Mirror

Labour doubles down on Rishi Sunak attacks with ANOTHER ad despite backlash

Labour has released a second advert targeting Rishi Sunak over crime despite a backlash after claiming he didn't think paedophiles should be jailed

Chronicle Live

BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty defended by viewers against 'bias' accusations after tense TV clash

Naga Munchetty has been praised by viewers of BBC Breakfast for her handling of an interview with an MP on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Labour publishes new Rishi Sunak attack advert – UK politics live: as it happened

Move comes a day after widely-criticised attack on the PM, which suggested he did not think sexual abusers of children should be jailed

The Guardian - UK

Labour strategists to press on with Sunak attack ads despite criticism

Shadow ministers privately say they feel ‘uncomfortable’ over ‘distasteful’ ad amid calls for Keir Starmer to apologise

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The National (Scotland)

Labour slammed for 'nauseating' attack ad against Rishi Sunak

MPs and commentators from across the political spectrum have criticised a Labour attack ad claiming that Rishi Sunak does not think child sex…

The Independent UK

Labour frontbencher refuses to endorse Sunak attack ad as outrage over ‘gutter politics’ grows

Labour stands by advert despite frontbencher refusing to endorse it

The Independent UK

Labour attack on Sunak ‘not to everybody’s taste’, shadow cabinet minister says

The Opposition has come under fire for a message claiming Rishi Sunak does not think adults convicted of sex assaults on children should be jailed.

Daily Mirror

Backlash over Labour ad claiming Rishi Sunak doesn't think paedophiles should be jailed

An advert shared by the party has sparked fury, with Labour MP John McDonnell saying the party "should be better than this", and critics branding it "nasty politics"

The National (Scotland)

Labour launching an independent review of BBC’s future direction

The BBC is facing “some perception challenges”, shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said as she announced that Labour is launching an…

The Guardian - UK

‘He’s a great guy’: Kwasi Kwarteng told fake firm he could introduce them to Boris Johnson

Former chancellor boasted of his political career in hope of securing £10,000-a-day second job

The Independent UK

BBC facing ‘perception challenges’ says Labour MP as party launches review panel

Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell announced that Labour is launching an independent review panel into the ‘future direction’ of the broadcaster.

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