If reports are right then Tony Gallagher has a lot to answer for. Looking forward to either Popbitch or Private Eye getting to the bottom of it

“My huge admiration for Paul Dacre is well known and I am greatly looking forward to joining his outstanding team.' Tony Gallagher

As former editor of The Telegraph & The Sun & the current deputy editor of The Times (who reportedly pulled the Carrie Johnson story) it’s always been hilarious that Boris Johnson’s jogging partner, Tony Gallagher, is absolutely terrified of the general public…

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Interesting choice of words in last week’s Private Eye Magazine…

James Oh Brien

It’s easy to forget that an editor (or a deputy editor in the chair on the day) pulling a published story at Downing Street’s request is letting down a newspaper’s journalists at least as much as its readers.

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James Oh Brien has a 'Full disclosure' podcast series inc The Secret Barrister which was a great yet despairing interview on this very topic.
Highly recommended.

Government admits it has still had zero meetings with rail unions on eve of strike
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The Conservatives only ever need a 3.5% lead to win a Commons majority, whereas Labour require 12% in the first-past-the-post system, Professor of Politics Rob Ford explains.

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So we still don't know much about why The Times spiked Carrie Johnson story. Options:

1) Legal risk (unlikely)
2) They decided it was not true (possible - but why not fess up? And why no correction in that case?)
3) Political pressure (if so, devastating for paper's rep).

Boris Johnson’s Government has refused to take part in last-ditch talks to avert transport chaos head of train and Tube strikes.

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To repeat: if you claim to be providing a service that is essential to a healthy democracy you can't avoid investigating an allegation of this kind.

Equally the Times's spiking of the story is of vital public interest. Was it requested by Number 10 or ordered by Murdoch? 6/10

I would love to know whether Tony Gallagher consulted Rupert Murdoch first.

Such an important topic for construction workers. Sadly being discussed by James Oh Brien in response to a ludicrous Mail headline, but a great opportunity to raise awareness of mental health issues in the industry and the wonderful, vital work of Lighthouse Club Construction Industry Charity. Thank you...

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