Murdoch's reckless gesture is Cameron's historic chance | Martin Kettle

Murdoch still dominates but is weakened. The PM can show the strength of his liberal Toryism by stopping the BSkyB dealTalk about risk-taking. Rupert Murdoch Loading... 's decision to shut down the News of the World Loading... – the best selling newspaper in British history – in pursuit of his wider commercial aims in broadcasting and media is a true gambler's throw. Read more

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Murdoch still dominates but is weakened. The PM can show the strength of his liberal Toryism by stopping the BSkyB deal.

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