NEW : @nottslive has launched a petition calling for @reformparty_uk to end their ban of @NottsCC members speaking to its journalists.
https://t.co/BwpgmlqzZR
This petition against Reform’s @nottslive ban is already garnering thousands of signatures.
Add yours below if you believe this week’s events are cause for concern.
https://t.co/hNXFbrZlNp
2/ In a sinister move, the ruling group of councillors now say they may ban other media outlets which - in their view - don't provide balanced or fair reporting of their actions. This has profound implications for newsgathering and holding decision makers to account
1/ More journalists are coming forward to support their colleagues at @nottslive and the BBC-funded #LDRS who've been banned from speaking to @reformparty_uk at @NottsCC
In light of Reform blacklisting Nottinghamshire LDRs due to coverage they don't like, here is the stance of the @NUJofficial, including the LDR Chapel
https://t.co/l19I4lwp2O
@NottinghamNuj NUJ Reach LDR chapel said:
"Our members scrutinise the decisions, actions and statements of local councils, their officials and councillors and that is exactly what they have been doing, regardless of the colour rosettes worn by the councillors in power on those authorities."
#NUJ#KeepBBCLocalRadioLocal Why the #BBC's Tim Davie must listen to his listeners. Diane: The radio - in the kitchen, bathroom, sitting room & car - is a reliable friend and companion.
1/ If you're a #journalism#student in #Nottingham join us for our special meeting tomorrow evening at 7.30pm. We'll be at The Playwright pub on Shakespeare Street
Sending support to my former colleagues on strike today 🤝
The pay journalists receive for the hard work they do is a disgrace. A degree, masters, NQJ and years of experience never got me more than £21k #NUJReachStrike
“Without the work of #NUJReachstrike journalists they’d have been no Partygate scandal broken, no agenda-leading journalism, no voice for people in cities such as Liverpool, recently hit by tragedy. It is time to reflect our service in our pay packets...https://t.co/FrM7fKxdBb
Today @NUJofficial members at Reach titles, including @nottslive, are going on strike. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues
https://t.co/BrzACBTNnh
This Friday @NUJofficial members at Reach titles, including @nottslive, are going on strike. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues
https://t.co/uFe2hplhRV