Newspapers: Introduction

 1) What type of news can you typically find in a tabloid newspaper?

You can find a lot of  a lot of showbiz gossip, entertainment and sport news.

2) What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper?

You find more serious news.  

3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

If someone is left-wing they're more likely to support labour and read a daily news paper 

4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

If someone is right-wing they're more likely to support conservative and read and read the times newspaper. 

5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years?

There has been a decline in newspaper sales due to the rise of TV owner ships (new programmes) and, more recently, the growth of digital news through websites and social media.

6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK?

A free press implies that journalists (those that write for newspapers) and newspaper editors can edit content free of intervention from Government influence.  

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