Reform council boss bans local newspaper's reporters
Summary
Mick Barton, the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council from the Reform UK party, has banned reporters from the Nottingham Post and Nottinghamshire Live from speaking with him or his councillors. This decision is due to a disagreement over a story about local government changes. The ban includes journalists from the Local Democracy Reporting Service but allows for exceptions in emergencies.Key Facts
- Mick Barton banned the Nottingham Post and Nottinghamshire Live reporters from contacting him or his councillors.
- The ban is linked to a disagreement about a story on local government reorganisation.
- Journalists funded by the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service are also included in the ban.
- The council will not send press releases to the banned outlets and will not grant interviews or event invitations.
- The ban allows exceptions for emergencies, like severe weather, school incidents, and public safety.
- Nottinghamshire Live editor Natalie Fahy expressed concerns about the ban's impact on press freedom.
- The Liberal Democrats urged Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to intervene, calling the decision "dangerous."
- The BBC, which funds some of the affected journalists, supports finding a resolution.
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