NUJ ‘shocked’ at the Telegraph’s lack of advertising and editorial guidelines
The National Union of Journalism (NUJ) has written to the Telegraph criticising it for its lack of editorial guidelines in the midst of the HSBC scandal.
Following reporter Peter Oborne’s resignation, sparked by the Barclay brothers’ alleged suppression of HSBC tax avoidance coverage, the publication issued an unapologetic statement claiming it will draw up guidelines to more clearly define the operations of its editorial and sales teams.
Laura Davison, NUJ national organiser, said: “It’s pretty shocking that these [guidelines] don’t already exist. Any guidelines drawn up must as a minimum be done in consultation.
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Source: The Drum
