Labour retreats on press reforms following Prince Harry's phone-hacking court win
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
The Labour party has decided not to pursue press reforms following Prince Harry's successful phone-hacking case against the Daily Mirror. Labour leader Keir Starmer will not revive the second stage of the Leveson inquiry into press standards and will not oppose the Conservative government's plans to weaken press regulation. This decision has sparked controversy within the party, with some supporters calling for clarity on Labour's stance. It is believed that Starmer is avoiding angering big media companies in the run-up to a general election. Labour had previously supported reviving the Leveson process but has now abandoned those plans.