Lickszz Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I think you've got that the wrong way around. Murdoch calls the shots. The Sun along with the Times threatened to not support Labour in the next election unless Blair committed to a referendum. It looks like a deal was done. Can you tell me the last time a party not supported by The Sun won a General Election? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Originally posted by Lickszz I think you've got that the wrong way around. Murdoch calls the shots. The Sun along with the Times threatened to not support Labour in the next election unless Blair committed to a referendum. It looks like a deal was done. Can you tell me the last time a party not supported by The Sun won a General Election? I don't doubt the Sun has influence but I don't think it is decisive, despite its claims to the contrary. As for it backing the winners, there is only one election I can recall where the outcome wasn't a foregone conclusion by polling day (1992). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lickszz Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 If you look at all of the papers both broadsheet and tabloid by my reckoning Labour have a big majority in support terms compared to other parties. Blair must realise how valuable the support of The Sun is or he would not have pandered to Murdoch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siân Posted June 20, 2004 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I voted ' to some extent'. My mum was usually a broadsheet reader (Guardian during the week & Observer at weekends) Now admittedly you could probably get a fairly accurate picture of her political views from that. However, occasionally I'd "catch" her with a tabloid (News Of the World or The Mail) looking slightly sheepish in pretty much the same way as she'd look guilty if caught eating a sneaky bar of chocolate. Maybe for some people tabloids = equivalent of a chocolate bar for the mind rather than totally indicative of political views or preferred 'literary style'. Plus tabloids are easier to read in bed on a Sunday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by kookie I usually read the Mail. What does that say about me? Oooo you don't want to know Originally posted by Lickszz Murdoch is a Labour supporter. No wonder he gives Blair a hard time On Saturday I came back from the paper shop with an FT, a YP, and a Sheffield Telegraph and I couldn't find a daily Telegraph. On Sunday I bought a Sunday Times. What would you make of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToryCynic Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 On Saturday I came back from the paper shop with an FT, a YP, and a Sheffield Telegraph and I couldn't find a daily Telegraph. On Sunday I bought a Sunday Times. What would you make of that? That you read alot of local papers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slh73 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I read whatevers been left in the toilets at work. Other than that,I get all my news online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I only read the Sheffield Star, and the Metro paper you get on the Tram... What does that say about me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custardcream Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Biscuit dunkers daily.......Mmmmm a really tasty read!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxbeast Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Rich said: I only read the Sheffield Star, and the Metro paper you get on the Tram... What does that say about me? That you're only interested in whats happening in South Yorkshire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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