Society of Editors
The Society of Editors is an industry body for around 400 UK national and regional media organisations.[1][2] Until March 2021, its chief executive was Ian Murray.[3]
Response to Oprah with Meghan and Harry
On 10 March 2021, Ian Murray, the executive editor of the group, was interviewed by Victoria Derbyshire on BBC News. Contradicting claims made by Prince Harry during Oprah with Meghan and Harry, Murray said, "the UK media is not bigoted and will not be swayed from its vital role holding the rich and powerful to account".[1] In response to this, several news organisations withdrew from the society's Press Awards, as did ITV presenter Charlene White, who was due to host the event. Over 160 journalists also issued statements, disagreeing with Murray's claims.[4] Murray resigned the following day.[5] The Bureau of Investigative Journalism stated the society's "statement denying bigotry and racism in the UK media shows a lack of awareness and understanding of deep-rooted and persistent problems that we see".[6][7][8]
References
- ^ a b "Meghan racism row: Society of Editors boss Ian Murray resigns". BBC News. BBC News. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Society of Editors in turmoil over its statement on Meghan". The Guardian. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ Bland, Archie (10 March 2021). "Society of Editors chief quits after row over Meghan racism statement". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Society of Editors executive director Ian Murray resigns after defending UK press over Meghan row". Sky News. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Society of Editors chief resigns over body's response to Meghan racism claims". The Independent. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "National Press Awards to be postponed after Society of Editors race controversy". The Guardian. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Society of Editors boss quits after criticising Harry and Meghan for challenging media racism". inews. 10 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- ^ "Yes, the British Media Is Racist". Tribune. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
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