Mike Jempson

"Interesting but irrelevant" - (Prof) Cedric Watts, 1967

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September 28, 20251 Comment on An echo of yesteryear – turning Palestine Action supporters into terrorists

An echo of yesteryear – turning Palestine Action supporters into terrorists

My latest contribution to West England Bylines on Palestine Action and the Hurd Broadcasting Ban

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August 23, 20253 Comments on The world changes but history repeats

The world changes but history repeats

Having addressed the NUJ vigil for media workers killed by the Isreeli forces, I was asked to speak at a Bristol Palestine rally again. I wore a Kneecap balaclava.

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June 29, 20251 Comment on Palestine Action, Kneecap and Bristol

Palestine Action, Kneecap and Bristol

My personal response to Labour government plans to equate non-violent direct action with terrorism.

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February 15, 2025Leave a Comment on Democracy – the way to set broadcasting free

Democracy – the way to set broadcasting free

The second part of my tirade for media reform in the UK Press Gazette in 1986

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October 16, 2023Leave a Comment on Stuck in the middle with media

Stuck in the middle with media

Some thoughts about controversy that has arisen over coverage of the Israel/Palestine crisis.

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About Mike

  • ➢ Journalist (40+ years)
  • ➢ Trainer (40+ countries)
  • ➢ Director at MediaWise
  • ➢ Gardener & Grandad

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