Now Times apologises to Bob Spink

stathan · 20-05-2008, 05:15 PM

In todays Times a small paragraph apologising to Bob Spink for giving the false impression that there was an impropriety in his private life.

I haven't got a link I'm afraid I just spotted it by chance when unable to get my usual paper today.

I don't think that theres much doubt as to the measure of Murdochs publications constantly trying to do a hatchet job on UKIP.

Whilst of course not being too bothered about misleading the public on occasion.

I've never really understood why legal representatives don't insist on retractions that cover the same page space as the original article instead of little hidden away retractions.

I did recently spot I think it was an American publication being ordered to do just that, about time it was forced over here!

Bob FM · 20-05-2008, 05:36 PM

Dr Robert Spink MP

Our report (An affair, an e-mail - and another Tory MP bites the dust, News, March 13) may have been understood as suggesting some impropriety in Dr Spink’s private life. No such suggestion was intended. We are happy to clarify this matter and apologise to him.

That's it.

Mikeuk · 20-05-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stathan

In todays Times a small paragraph apologising to Bob Spink for giving the false impression that there was an impropriety in his private life.

I haven't got a link I'm afraid I just spotted it by chance when unable to get my usual paper today.

I don't think that theres much doubt as to the measure of Murdochs publications constantly trying to do a hatchet job on UKIP.

Whilst of course not being too bothered about misleading the public on occasion.

I've never really understood why legal representatives don't insist on retractions that cover the same page space as the original article instead of little hidden away retractions.

I did recently spot I think it was an American publication being ordered to do just that, about time it was forced over here!

There was a similar small apology in the Telegraph the other day.

I was under the impression (obviously wrongly) that there was no dispute about these matters.

Resigned Member · 20-05-2008, 08:38 PM

Actually Spink has now got three apologies from-the Times the Telegraph and the Evening Standard and got them all quickly.
What a difference from the caterwauling and splenetic fake fury shown by Nigel garage to get one out of three allegations withdrawn.
The words 'a serious politician' come to mind .

20-05-2008, 05:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
stathan Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 416	Now Times apologises to Bob Spink In todays Times a small paragraph apologising to Bob Spink for giving the false impression that there was an impropriety in his private life. I haven't got a link I'm afraid I just spotted it by chance when unable to get my usual paper today. I don't think that theres much doubt as to the measure of Murdochs publications constantly trying to do a hatchet job on UKIP. Whilst of course not being too bothered about misleading the public on occasion. I've never really understood why legal representatives don't insist on retractions that cover the same page space as the original article instead of little hidden away retractions. I did recently spot I think it was an American publication being ordered to do just that, about time it was forced over here!

20-05-2008, 05:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bob FM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Marston Swindon Posts: 1,905	The text: Dr Robert Spink MP Our report (An affair, an e-mail - and another Tory MP bites the dust, News, March 13) may have been understood as suggesting some impropriety in Dr Spink’s private life. No such suggestion was intended. We are happy to clarify this matter and apologise to him. That's it.

20-05-2008, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Resigned Member Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 156	Now Times Actually Spink has now got three apologies from-the Times the Telegraph and the Evening Standard and got them all quickly. What a difference from the caterwauling and splenetic fake fury shown by Nigel garage to get one out of three allegations withdrawn. The words 'a serious politician' come to mind .

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