Rt Hon John Whittingdale MP at the Oxford Media Convention 2017

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The political events of 2016 signal a new chapter in UK history and have opened a range of opportunities and challenges for the media. Experts from government, regulation, academia and civil society came together in this unique event at a crucial time in the unfolding process: joined by a range of international experts to debate the challenges facing the sector at a time of major institutional change.

In this podcast Professor of Journalism at City University, Roy Greenslade speaks to the 2017 Oxford Media Convention with Rt Hon John Whittingdale MP.

Former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee in conversation with Rt Hon John Whittingdale OBE MP

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