The Telegraph in London has gone back into the story that News Corp UK could face corporate charges and repeats the inane line that in response Rupert Murdoch “could close UK newspapers”. It’s repeated over the place, for example here.

It’s the Monty Python Dead Parrot Sketch approach to newspaper futures. The Sun and The Times remain in their current position only cos they’re nailed to the perch. News loyalists would say they’re only resting. Or stunned. Or shagged out following a prolonged squawk. Pining for the fjords.Beautiful plumage, the Norwegian Blue. Continue reading →