Rupert Murdoch has admitted he has "editorial control"

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I'm not that surprised to hear this. In fact, this has been kind of known for some time.

London, Nov.24 (ANI): Media baron Rupert Murdoch has admitted he has "editorial control" over which political party his top papers, the Sun and News of the World, back in a general election and what line they will take on Europe.

The News Corporation chairman also told MPs that Sky News could be more popular if it emulated his more partisan Fox News Channel in the US.

Murdoch's comments, according to the Scotsman, were used as evidence to his September 17 deliberations with the House of Commons Communications Committee.

Outlining Mr Murdoch's account of his approach to his British papers, the committee minute stated: "For the Sun and News of the World, he explained that he is a 'traditional proprietor'. He exercises editorial control on major issues - like which party to back in a general election or policy on Europe.

"Mr Murdoch did not disguise the fact that he is hands-on both economically and editorially."

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