An Anglican bishop has spoken out against the attempted takeover of The Telegraph by the United Arab Emirates, saying it should not be allowed “anywhere near our free press”.
Two thirds of people believe that foreign governments should be banned from owning British newspapers, according to a poll, as ministers order a new investigation into an Abu Dhabi-backed takeover of The Telegraph.
Rishi Sunak should strengthen the investigation into the takeover of The Telegraph over fears Abu Dhabi is trying to exert “material influence” on the paper, a Tory MP has said.