Dissent continues in the new Observer newsroom, now owned by James Harding’s Tortoise. Insiders regularly get in touch to slam the editorial leadership, as Guido has recounted…
A source points out recent comments by Harding at the Edinburgh TV Festival a few weeks back: “Political interference – and the perception of a political presence looming over the BBC – is a problem, one that we’ve got too accustomed to. And it looks likely to get worse. We need to get on with putting the country’s most important editorial and creative organisation beyond the reach of politicians now.” Tortoise hacks grumble that there’s an irony in that, as there are a group of interests who have some reach in their own back yard. Corporates…
While this is no problem for most mainstream publications (they conventionally advertise and take free-market editorial lines), lefty Tortoise is often highly critical of pro-market and Conservative figures. Nevertheless, the site boasts: “The Tortoise Business Roundtable is an invitation-only membership network where we get together with leaders in business, government and society to advance the responsible business agenda: how to meet the demands of growth and prosperity, people and planet. Breakfast roundtables are held every other Wednesday, and associated events convened throughout the year.”
Another paid-for option is displayed:
“Our Responsible Business Forums aim to create places for private, thoughtful, high-level engagement which consider arguments on the future of industries critical to our shared prosperity. There are four Forums, covering different sectors – Energy, AI, Investment and Corporate Governance. Through the Forums we convene a powerful multi-sector community of original thinkers from across business, investment, academia and civil society.”
Observer hacks are grinding their gears over the close business relations of their new masters. To be fair to Tortoise, the money’s got to come from somewhere…
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