Downing Street Rejects Calls to Withdraw John Whittingdale From Press Regulation

The transcript discusses the media's handling of a scandal involving John Whittingdale, a cabinet minister, who was accused of dating a prostitute. Despite the Mirror's coverage, other newspapers did not publish the story, leading to accusations of media bias due to Whittingdale's influence and criticism of the Leveson inquiry. The media's cautious approach post-Leveson is highlighted, along with the debate on the reasons for non-publication. The transcript concludes with a discussion on Whittingdale's influence in media regulation and the implications of his decisions.

How did the Post Leveson media approach stories involving scandals?

What influence did John Whittingdale have on media regulation?