Rupert Murdoch-owned BSkyB open to abuse of power, says BBC boss
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/oct/08/rupert-murdoch-bskyb-takeover-bbc
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Mark Thompson was interviewed on a US interview show where at one point he discussed his concern over News Corps proposed take over of BSkyB.
The guardian reports, News Corp is looking to buy the over 61% of BSkyB which Thompson states there "might be a significant loss of plurality in our media market."-Guardian
According to the article, Thompson looked to the Business secretary Vince Cable to look into the takeover, since Cable could veto the take over. The post also points out the current debates between the BBC and Sky over how the media industry should work in the UK, both seem to accuse the other of being too powerful.
The guardian reports, News Corp is looking to buy the over 61% of BSkyB which Thompson states there "might be a significant loss of plurality in our media market."-Guardian
According to the article, Thompson looked to the Business secretary Vince Cable to look into the takeover, since Cable could veto the take over. The post also points out the current debates between the BBC and Sky over how the media industry should work in the UK, both seem to accuse the other of being too powerful.
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