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Mark Easton | Reporting News vs Making News | Oxford Union

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Channel: OxfordUnion · 2013 · News & Politics

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Mark Easton argues his case for reporting the news rather than making it.
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MOTION: "The house would rather make news than report it."
In light of increasing antagonism between those who make the news and those who report it, is journalism a worthy profession? Has the Leveson enquiry changed matters?

ABOUT MARK EASTON:
Mark Easton is Home Editor of BBC News, having previously worked for Channel Four News and Five News. He maintains a popular blog on the BBC's website, and has won multiple awards for journalism. He regularly appears on TV and radio evening news bulletins.

ABOUT THE OXFORD UNION SOCIETY: 
The Union is the world's most prestigious debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. It has been established for 189 years, aiming to promote debate and discussion not just in Oxford University, but across the globe.

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