It had been expected that Bradley would order an inquiry by the competition regulator on the grounds of media plurality. But the minister effectively overruled Ofcom, the media regulator, in also calling for a broadcasting standards investigation after misconduct allegations at Fox News in the US. During this time, Sky and the Murdochs can make submissions to the government. An investigation into the Murdochs’ commitment to broadcasting standards would be unprecedented for the CMA, which typically focuses on market share and consumer rights. “Ofcom is less alert about the danger of the Murdochs than the Conservative secretary of state,” he said.

Source: The Guardian September 12, 2017 12:26 UTC