Introduction to Newspapers

1) What type of news can you typically find in a tabloid newspaper?

Soft news - More gossip and stuff about celebrities.

2) What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper?

Hard news - More political and business news

3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

Labour and they are more likely to read Daily as Daily mirror supports Labour.

4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

Conservative and they are more likely to read The Times as they support Conservative.

5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years?

There has been a decline in newspaper sales because of the release of the internet, TV news and radio.

6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK?

A free press is important as it allows newspaper to say whatever they want about anything.