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5 times Channel 4 left the UK government red-faced

Channel 4 has had a long reputation of holding our government to account. Is privatisation payback?

5 times Channel 4 left the UK government red-faced
Is this payback?
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The UK government has confirmed its plans to press ahead with the privatisation of Channel 4, after months of pushing the idea.

The decision has been met with a backlash, and ministers have been accused of “cultural vandalism”.

Critics of the move, including Labour MP Dawn Butler, have condemned the Conservative Party for trying to “suppress free speech” and “dictate” news outlets.