To: Oliver Dowden

Hands off Channel 4

Channel 4 has editorial independence written into is guidance. On occasion that may mean criticism of certain government decisions. Scrutiny is the lifeblood of a fair and open democracy and should be encouraged. Channel 4 is in rude health so any intervention therefore is politically based on content. So we want you to leave it alone - it provides a valuable service.

Why is this important?

Allowing this government to ride roughshod over our civil liberties and then censor reporting the issues by silencing media is a serious marker on the road to Fascism. We should not tolerate the disintegration of our right to be fairly informed. Free unbiased uncensored media is essential.