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Operation Red Meat

The prime minister is under intense scrutiny, with political journalists reporting on backbencher unrest and a fiery PMQs. But is there really a government media strategy called 'Operation Red Meat', using headline-grabbing policies to distract the media? Should we worry about the apparent cosy relationship between those in government setting these policies and those in Fleet Street reporting on them? And amidst all this, what does the new BBC licence fee deal mean for the industry?

English
  • Originally Aired January 21, 2022
  • Runtime 27 minutes
  • Network BBC News
  • Created September 24, 2025 by
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  • Modified September 24, 2025 by
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