Local newspapers criticised by NUJ for running 'potentially toxic' political ads dressed up as front page news
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has questioned whether the use of wraparound political advertisements dressed up as front page news put the editorial integrity of newspapers at risk at a time when integrity should be protected more than ever.
The issue was highlighted most recently by the Conservative Party’s wraparound ads that featured in numerous regional newspapers including Mansfield Chad, Bury Times and Stockport Express on 4 May, polling day for the UK’s local elections.
This is the front page wrap on today’s Bury Times. On an Election Day when people are going to the polls. Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
