In 6 pages this paper discusses the British broadcast and press media during this time period with political ideologies a primary focus. Three sources are cited in the bibliography.
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from 1900 to 1945" Research Compiled for Enterprises Inc By , January 2013 To Use This Report Correctly, Please Visit
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to assert that there has always been a close relationship between the British media and the political structure of the country, even though in some cases the link between the
press and political ideology has been more tenuous at some times than at others. At present, for example, although there is a close link between certain newspapers and particular political
parties, it is not the case that the ownership of the media is as closely intertwined with political interests as has been the case in the past.
During the nineteenth century, for example, the British political scene was dominated by a number of
opposing factions and the various newspapers were each closely linked to one faction or another. Since all the major metropolitan newspapers were allied with either the Conservative or the Liberal
party, it would be fair to say that the majority of the published content was somewhat biased, and designed to elicit support for one party or another. The provincial newspapers
were slightly less dominated by political items, but could be seen to favour one or the other of the major parties.
Up until 1945, the majority of newspaper owners were members of Parliament, which demonstrates the influence that political ideology had over the media. By