But that is not enough. No.10 should never have been in a position to install Gibb in the first place. It shouldn't control the board membership, the DG appointment, or the purse strings. What's required is genuine independence for the BBC.

Yeah, this is a serious failing. Same as when Thatcher's pick, Marmaduke Hussey, forced out Alasdair Milne: hushed up, opaque, behind closed doors, secretive. This is a public body, using licence fee funds, operating according to the scrutiny of an elected government. It should be transparent.

White House gloats over the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness, posting a meme on social media implying Trump’s influence toppled the BBC executives The Guardian: The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/media/d...

BYLINES NETWORK SPECIAL For 30 years, survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have been silenced, threatened and blocked from justice. Their voices must be heard. Isabella reveals the barriers they face and the vital changes that need to happen. Read it at sussexbylines.co.uk & bit.ly/LegalAbyss

White House gloats over the resignations of Tim Davie and Deborah Turness, posting a meme on social media implying Trump’s influence toppled the BBC executives The Guardian: The BBC is facing a coordinated, politically motivated attack. westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/media/d...

The North-South divide is as wide as ever Ninety years after Orwell exposed northern hardship, new data shows deprivation remains stark across England’s North northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...

Fujo: chaos gets new meaning in Tanzania Election day disruption by ‘outsiders’, curfews, shortages and price gouging couldn’t be a distraction from low voter turnout – could it? By J 'Masharubu' Strauss @yorkshirebylines.co.uk

The employment rights bill debates go on The attempt by a coalition of Tory and Lib Dem peers to wreck the government’s pro-worker employment protection legislation continues By Tony Burke

British ambassador leads moving tribute at Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal launch in Belgium, remembering fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day By Martin Banks @yorkshirebylines.co.uk

Fujo: chaos gets new meaning in Tanzania Election day disruption by ‘outsiders’, curfews, shortages and price gouging couldn’t be a distraction from low voter turnout – could it? By J 'Masharubu' Strauss

Survivors of abuse connected to Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods empire are discovering what “no one is above the law” really means | "Isabella"

Public scrutiny intensifies as Prince Andrew’s military service and personal conduct collide in a debate over accountability | John Jenkins

BYLINES NETWORK SPECIAL For 30 years, survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have been silenced, threatened and blocked from justice. Their voices must be heard. Isabella reveals the barriers they face and the vital changes that need to happen. Read it at sussexbylines.co.uk & bit.ly/LegalAbyss

Only one of these men returned from a fateful mission. This is his story, and the new memorial in a Belgium village where they crashed, unveiled this year their memory. Worth a read.

"It is estimated that more than 400 women and girls were abused and exploited within Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods enterprise. I am one of them." This is a survivor's account of the structural failure of British justice when confronted with money and power. A must read ⤵️

When power is untouchable: the legal abyss facing Harrods survivors Survivors of abuse connected to Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods empire are discovering what “no one is above the law” really means | Isabella

BYLINES NETWORK SPECIAL For 30 years, survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have been silenced, threatened and blocked from justice. Their voices must be heard. Isabella reveals the barriers they face and the vital changes that need to happen. Read it at sussexbylines.co.uk & bit.ly/LegalAbyss

The Memphis Belle, flying out of RAF Bassingbourn in Cambridgeshire, became the first US bomber to complete 25 missions over Nazi Europe. Her story lives on in Norwich’s Heritage Week exhibition. @eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social

🔥 Harrods: What do the survivors do now?? The courts, the redress scheme, the police — all form part of the same legal abyss. ◾ Survivors cannot access the courts, let alone for trafficking ◾ Harrods’ “redress” is run by the institution itself ◾ The Met refuses to name the crimes as trafficking

BYLINES NETWORK SPECIAL For 30 years, survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have been silenced, threatened and blocked from justice. Their voices must be heard. Isabella reveals the barriers they face and the vital changes that need to happen. Read it at sussexbylines.co.uk & bit.ly/LegalAbyss

Farage retreats from Reform UK’s bold tax-cut vows, casting manifesto pledges as “aspirations” amid pressure for credibility. | Peter Sagar

When power is untouchable: the legal abyss facing Harrods survivors Survivors of abuse connected to Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods empire are discovering what “no one is above the law” really means | Isabella

At this time of year, when we wear our poppies for those who fought for our freedom, I remember a dear friend and the camaraderie we shared | Ronnie Barbour @ronniebarbour.bsky.social

Small clubs and big dreams How the dedication of two Calderdale men created an award-winning short film linking grassroots sports clubs and Olympic success By Su O'Brien @yorkshirebylines.co.uk

Belgium honours war dead at Poppy Appeal launch event British ambassador leads moving tribute at Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal launch in Belgium, remembering fallen soldiers ahead of Remembrance Day. By Martin Banks

BYLINES NETWORK SPECIAL For 30 years, survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have been silenced, threatened and blocked from justice. Their voices must be heard. Isabella reveals the barriers they face and the vital changes that need to happen. Read it at sussexbylines.co.uk & bit.ly/LegalAbyss

Recently, Norwich Heritage Week hosted an exhibition remembering the role of US personnel in the region during WW2, and the iconic ‘Memphis Belle’ | Stephen McNair

* As Mamdani redraws the map of politics, Reform stalls at 30% * Labour yawns through its own opportunity * Lib Dems celebrate by-election gains * And Pecksniff toasts 200 editions – gin optional, gossip essential ⤵️ @eastangliabylines.co.uk @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social

18-year-old Josh Fyvie, recently elected Councillor to Stirling District Council, talked to Martin Roche on the 7 November | Bylines Scotland @cluthaman.bsky.social @ronniebarbout.bsky.social

Fascinating story of a satirical citizen journalism publication 'for the poor' launched in London in 1886 by a young couple ⤵️

From affordable sketches to investment pieces, Art Fair East in Norwich this weekend isn’t just for looking, it’s for buying – and supporting artists: ⤵️ @eastangliabylines.co.uk

After the Leveson Inquiry, is the press now beyond control? The Leveson Inquiry was meant to usher in a new era of press regulation, but have we gone from one ineffective regulator to another? #TheHack @cliffmitchell.bsky.social

Yorkshire Water: it’s time to end the rip-off Handing the company back to local people would return both control and value to those who need it most By John Hall @yorkshirebylines.co.uk @johnfromyorkshire.bsky.social

Small clubs and big dreams How the dedication of two Calderdale men created an award-winning short film linking grassroots sports clubs and Olympic success By Su O'Brien

This is profound, if you read one thing today, make it this poem. The power of zero | Polina Sparks

Leaving the ECHR won’t “Take Back Control” – it will hand your rights to politicians eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/jus...

In the 2024 general election, the two most deprived constituencies in the region, Tendring and Great Yarmouth, both elected Reform UK MPs for the first time. Ironically, their choice of MPs – Rupert Lowe and Nigel Farage – are probably the richest MPs in the region.

* As Mamdani redraws the map of politics, Reform stalls at 30% * Labour yawns through its own opportunity * Lib Dems celebrate by-election gains * And Pecksniff toasts 200 editions – gin optional, gossip essential ⤵️ @eastangliabylines.co.uk @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social

If you want a friendly night at the theatre and seeing a show that takes your fancy the People’s Theatre will not disappoint | Clive Carr

The potential reintroduction of Lynxes to Northumberland is being opposed by Council leaders due to farmer concerns  | James Robinson

13 East Anglian neighbourhoods are among England’s most deprived 1%. Every one lies on the coast. The poorest voted Reform. A warning about what happens when seaside towns are left behind. @eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social

Take a deep breath and delay the Sussex mayoral election With such a rush how can the process be fair or legitimate? | James Joughin @sussexbylines.co.uk

The Dutch proportional voting system isn’t perfect, but it works. It ensures representation across the political spectrum, keeps the far right in check, and gives voters real influence. Isn’t it time Britain caught up? Stephen McNair reports eastangliabylines.co.uk/democracy/ho...

Martin Roche from Bylines Scotland exclusively interviews European politician and former Belgium PM Guy Verhofstadt. @cluthaman @guyverhofstadt.bsky.social bylines.scot/podcast/an-e...

Iodine, UK policy and brain growth: a question of intelligence While we fixate on AI, government has neglected natural intelligence: iodine, crucial for children's brains and their future potential @drpetetaylor.bsky.social @centralbylines.co.uk

- Mamdani’s radical win gives Labour and Greens a wake-up call... but will the winds shift here? - Lib Dems celebrate by-election wins - & the v rich Farage worries a £10 per hour min wage for young people is too high.. The 200th edition 🥂🍻 of Pecksniff's Diary is packed with this & more...

A tribute to those who fought, suffered lasting damage, and who died in the awful slaughter of WWI and WWII | Frances Nixon

Nasrin: A survivor’s story As a survivor of torture and persecution, I know healing is possible, but it takes work, creativity, and the support of a welcoming community westenglandbylines.co.uk/opinion/nasr...

13 East Anglian neighbourhoods are among England’s most deprived 1%. Every one lies on the coast. The poorest voted Reform. A warning about what happens when seaside towns are left behind. @eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social