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'It's cultural vandalism': tears and anger as Observer staff end Guardian era inews.co.uk/news/its-cul... @theipaper.com @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @shattenstone.bsky.social @gonuj.org
'It's cultural vandalism': tears and anger as Observer staff end Guardian era
Guardian staff 'banged out' Observer colleagues in emotional scenes as the Sunday paper transfers to start-up Tortoise Media from Tuesday
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April 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
'It's cultural vandalism': tears and anger as Observer staff end Guardian era inews.co.uk/news/its-cul... @theipaper.com @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @shattenstone.bsky.social @gonuj.org
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I've reviewed dozens of books over the last decade for the Observer, which moves next week to new ownership. I'm grateful to books editor Ursula Kenny and the New Review. Here are some of the ones I've enjoyed, starting with Putin's People by Catherine Belton www.theguardian.com/books/2020/a...
Putin's People by Catherine Belton review – relentless and convincing
This is the most remarkable account so far of Putin’s rise from a KGB operative to deadly agent provocateur in the hated west
www.theguardian.com
April 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I've reviewed dozens of books over the last decade for the Observer, which moves next week to new ownership. I'm grateful to books editor Ursula Kenny and the New Review. Here are some of the ones I've enjoyed, starting with Putin's People by Catherine Belton www.theguardian.com/books/2020/a...
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Tomorrow is the final day at The Observer for the vast majority of journalists I know who work there - including the entire team of the New Review. I'll be interested to see in what form the paper continues at Tortoise, but whatever comes next it really is the end of an era. Very strange times.
April 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Tomorrow is the final day at The Observer for the vast majority of journalists I know who work there - including the entire team of the New Review. I'll be interested to see in what form the paper continues at Tortoise, but whatever comes next it really is the end of an era. Very strange times.
Observer staff were ‘banged out’ of the building this evening.
Our best wishes to everyone.
Our best wishes to everyone.
April 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Observer staff were ‘banged out’ of the building this evening.
Our best wishes to everyone.
Our best wishes to everyone.
UPDATE: NUJ achieves concessions for Guardian & Observer journalists
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
@nujofficial.bsky.social
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
@nujofficial.bsky.social
NUJ achieves concessions for Guardian & Observer journalists
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists, following members' collective opposition to the sale of...
www.nuj.org.uk
January 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
UPDATE: NUJ achieves concessions for Guardian & Observer journalists
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
@nujofficial.bsky.social
The union has been engaged in negotiations with the Guardian Media Group making significant progress over necessary mitigations for journalists
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
@nujofficial.bsky.social
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Please have a read of Penny's article! AI & Copyright, the ongoing saga.
@nujlfb.bsky.social Please could you share our blog post on AI and copyright? Thanks. oxfordnuj.wordpress.com/2025/01/10/g...
Generative AI and copyright: why you should respond to the government consultation
The UK government is consulting on potential changes to copyright law that would make it easier for the AI industry to exploit creative work produced by humans. This has serious implications for NU…
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January 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Please have a read of Penny's article! AI & Copyright, the ongoing saga.
👀 Observer newspaper deal attacts government scrutiny (£)
"Officials have sent letters to the Guardian and Tortoise requesting information about the proposed buyout of The Observer, to help judge whether the deal needs further scrutiny"
www.ft.com/content/20e2... @financialtimes.com
"Officials have sent letters to the Guardian and Tortoise requesting information about the proposed buyout of The Observer, to help judge whether the deal needs further scrutiny"
www.ft.com/content/20e2... @financialtimes.com
Observer newspaper deal attracts government scrutiny
Structure and funding of acquisition by digital start-up Tortoise and other investors to be examined
www.ft.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
👀 Observer newspaper deal attacts government scrutiny (£)
"Officials have sent letters to the Guardian and Tortoise requesting information about the proposed buyout of The Observer, to help judge whether the deal needs further scrutiny"
www.ft.com/content/20e2... @financialtimes.com
"Officials have sent letters to the Guardian and Tortoise requesting information about the proposed buyout of The Observer, to help judge whether the deal needs further scrutiny"
www.ft.com/content/20e2... @financialtimes.com
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MPs object to Observer transfer. At the time of writing 18 MPs had signed. Please check whether your MP is among them; congratulate them if so; and encourage them to join if not. 🙏
#savetheobserver @gonuj.org
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#savetheobserver @gonuj.org
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MPs object to Observer transfer - ask yours to join them
ask them to sign Early Day Motion 546
www.londonfreelance.org
January 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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🎶 And a Sunday paper for free 🎶
A reminder of the strength of feeling and sense of disbelief among Guardian/Observer @gonuj.org journalists over the mystery giveaway of the world’s oldest Sunday paper to a start-up podcaster that has trimmed its losses by cutting staff numbers ⤵️
A reminder of the strength of feeling and sense of disbelief among Guardian/Observer @gonuj.org journalists over the mystery giveaway of the world’s oldest Sunday paper to a start-up podcaster that has trimmed its losses by cutting staff numbers ⤵️
December 31, 2024 at 3:43 PM
🎶 And a Sunday paper for free 🎶
A reminder of the strength of feeling and sense of disbelief among Guardian/Observer @gonuj.org journalists over the mystery giveaway of the world’s oldest Sunday paper to a start-up podcaster that has trimmed its losses by cutting staff numbers ⤵️
A reminder of the strength of feeling and sense of disbelief among Guardian/Observer @gonuj.org journalists over the mystery giveaway of the world’s oldest Sunday paper to a start-up podcaster that has trimmed its losses by cutting staff numbers ⤵️
As we head into the Christmas break, GONUJ want to thank everyone who has supported us, with donations, statements, letters, reposts, and of course joining us on our strike days. Your solidarity is so much appreciated.
We also wanted to update you all on where things stand.
🧵 (1/8)
We also wanted to update you all on where things stand.
🧵 (1/8)
December 20, 2024 at 3:46 PM
As we head into the Christmas break, GONUJ want to thank everyone who has supported us, with donations, statements, letters, reposts, and of course joining us on our strike days. Your solidarity is so much appreciated.
We also wanted to update you all on where things stand.
🧵 (1/8)
We also wanted to update you all on where things stand.
🧵 (1/8)
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The Guardian/Observer chapel of @NUJofficial will meet tomorrow to consider the sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media. Thanks to all who supported the strikes in person - and via a digital picket. It is much appreciated. 🙏#savetheobserver @gonuj.org www.nuj.org.uk/resource/obs...
Observer sale confirmed
The Guardian/Observer chapel of the NUJ will meet tomorrow to consider the sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media.
www.nuj.org.uk
December 18, 2024 at 8:14 PM
The Guardian/Observer chapel of @NUJofficial will meet tomorrow to consider the sale of the Observer to Tortoise Media. Thanks to all who supported the strikes in person - and via a digital picket. It is much appreciated. 🙏#savetheobserver @gonuj.org www.nuj.org.uk/resource/obs...
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NEW: Tortoise-Observer deal signed and Lucy Rock named print editor
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
Tortoise-Observer deal signed and Lucy Rock named print editor
Tortoise Media has formally signed the deal to buy The Observer and appointed Lucy Rock as the brand's editor (print).
pressgazette.co.uk
December 18, 2024 at 11:49 AM
NEW: Tortoise-Observer deal signed and Lucy Rock named print editor
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
pressgazette.co.uk/publishers/n...
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So Tortoise now owns the Observer. For the sake of all involved let’s hope it works. If James Harding’s figures are to be believed the Scott Trust has just enabled and funded a potentially powerful competitor to the Guardian in the liberal media space. Strange times
December 18, 2024 at 11:25 AM
So Tortoise now owns the Observer. For the sake of all involved let’s hope it works. If James Harding’s figures are to be believed the Scott Trust has just enabled and funded a potentially powerful competitor to the Guardian in the liberal media space. Strange times
The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group (GMG) have signed a deal with Tortoise Media to buy the Observer.
More to follow.
More to follow.
December 18, 2024 at 11:24 AM
The Scott Trust and Guardian Media Group (GMG) have signed a deal with Tortoise Media to buy the Observer.
More to follow.
More to follow.
From @thetimes.com (£)
"Tortoise is a thinly capitalised vanity project in search of a commercial model. Buying The Observer will give it a reason to tap backers for millions more in funding... The Guardian is paying too much for a stake that isn’t big enough."
www.thetimes.com/article/guar...
"Tortoise is a thinly capitalised vanity project in search of a commercial model. Buying The Observer will give it a reason to tap backers for millions more in funding... The Guardian is paying too much for a stake that isn’t big enough."
www.thetimes.com/article/guar...
What The Guardian and Sir Philip Green have in common
By failing to rid itself entirely of The Observer, the Scott Trust stays exposed to the Sunday paper’s woes — and takes on Tortoise’s as well
www.thetimes.com
December 17, 2024 at 9:41 AM
From @thetimes.com (£)
"Tortoise is a thinly capitalised vanity project in search of a commercial model. Buying The Observer will give it a reason to tap backers for millions more in funding... The Guardian is paying too much for a stake that isn’t big enough."
www.thetimes.com/article/guar...
"Tortoise is a thinly capitalised vanity project in search of a commercial model. Buying The Observer will give it a reason to tap backers for millions more in funding... The Guardian is paying too much for a stake that isn’t big enough."
www.thetimes.com/article/guar...
Hello! Thanks again to everyone who supported our strikes over the last two weeks. It's meant a lot to us all.
Stewart Lee was amongst us, as reported by @chortle.bsky.social
www.chortle.co.uk/news/2024/12...
Stewart Lee was amongst us, as reported by @chortle.bsky.social
www.chortle.co.uk/news/2024/12...
Stewart Lee backs striking Guardian staff : News 2024 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
Stewart Lee backs striking Guardian staff - Comic has been on the picket line
www.chortle.co.uk
December 16, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Hello! Thanks again to everyone who supported our strikes over the last two weeks. It's meant a lot to us all.
Stewart Lee was amongst us, as reported by @chortle.bsky.social
www.chortle.co.uk/news/2024/12...
Stewart Lee was amongst us, as reported by @chortle.bsky.social
www.chortle.co.uk/news/2024/12...
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Journalists at the Guardian and Observer are taking industrial action over the proposed transfer of the ownership of the Observer. Regular features of comment & analysis are not appearing this weekend. That includes my column. For more information follow @gonuj.org
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/not...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/not...
Not for Sale: Save The Observer
Journalists at the Guardian & Observer are taking strike action in opposition to the hurried sale of the title.
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December 15, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Journalists at the Guardian and Observer are taking industrial action over the proposed transfer of the ownership of the Observer. Regular features of comment & analysis are not appearing this weekend. That includes my column. For more information follow @gonuj.org
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/not...
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/not...
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I knew about the walkouts by Guardian and Observer journalists over the proposed takeover of the Observer by Tortoise Media, but still learned much from this piece by @arusbridger.bsky.social. For example, what actually is the Scott Trust? Read his explainer to find out.
The Observer strike is about the future of liberal journalism - in the same week when the Murdoch succession drama plays out in court. My column www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
The Observer strike is about the future of liberal journalism. We should be worried
The sale of the Observer has prompted the biggest staff strike in more than 50 years and created a fracture that will be hard to heal
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 4:10 PM
I knew about the walkouts by Guardian and Observer journalists over the proposed takeover of the Observer by Tortoise Media, but still learned much from this piece by @arusbridger.bsky.social. For example, what actually is the Scott Trust? Read his explainer to find out.
We've come to the end of our second 48-hour strike. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. Another great day with homemade mince pies, Christmas carols and guests such as Emily Thornberry and Gary Younge.
You've all been amazing.
To quote the great Billy Bragg: "Solidarity forever!" ✊
You've all been amazing.
To quote the great Billy Bragg: "Solidarity forever!" ✊
December 13, 2024 at 8:11 PM
We've come to the end of our second 48-hour strike. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. Another great day with homemade mince pies, Christmas carols and guests such as Emily Thornberry and Gary Younge.
You've all been amazing.
To quote the great Billy Bragg: "Solidarity forever!" ✊
You've all been amazing.
To quote the great Billy Bragg: "Solidarity forever!" ✊
December 13, 2024 at 5:14 PM
December 13, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Our former editor-in-chief @arusbridger.bsky.social on our strike, and the future of liberal journalism for @prospectmagazine.co.uk
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
The Observer strike is about the future of liberal journalism - in the same week when the Murdoch succession drama plays out in court. My column www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
The Observer strike is about the future of liberal journalism. We should be worried
The sale of the Observer has prompted the biggest staff strike in more than 50 years and created a fracture that will be hard to heal
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 13, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Our former editor-in-chief @arusbridger.bsky.social on our strike, and the future of liberal journalism for @prospectmagazine.co.uk
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
Thank you for joining us on the picket line, novelist Amanda Craig, whose first article was published in The Observer.
Lovely to see you 🙏🏻
#savetheobserver
Lovely to see you 🙏🏻
#savetheobserver
December 13, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Thank you for joining us on the picket line, novelist Amanda Craig, whose first article was published in The Observer.
Lovely to see you 🙏🏻
#savetheobserver
Lovely to see you 🙏🏻
#savetheobserver
Cartoonist-legend Martin Rowson, drawing live before our very eyes!
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
@martinrowson.bsky.social
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
@martinrowson.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Cartoonist-legend Martin Rowson, drawing live before our very eyes!
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
@martinrowson.bsky.social
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
@martinrowson.bsky.social
“I’m dismayed by both the Guardian’s offloading of the Observer, and the way it is being conducted. It does not reflect the values the Guardian promotes, and that all those who have given so much of their lives to these papers hold dear. (1/2)
December 13, 2024 at 11:08 AM
“I’m dismayed by both the Guardian’s offloading of the Observer, and the way it is being conducted. It does not reflect the values the Guardian promotes, and that all those who have given so much of their lives to these papers hold dear. (1/2)