Reform backer Arron Banks urged to set out extent of surveillance of journalists

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Banks admitted using private investigators against journalists — This could lead to increased scrutiny of his business practices and political affiliations.
Industry body NMA called it an "attack on democracy" — It may strengthen calls for stricter regulations on surveillance activities targeting media professionals.

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Reform backer Arron Banks urged to set out extent of surveillance of journalists

Industry body says use of private investigators against reporters is ‘attack on our democracy’ after Banks apparently admitted doing soThe businessman and Reform UK backer Arron Banks is facing calls to lay out the extent of his surveillance of journalists, described by an industry body as an...

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