Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is the founder and head of News Corporation, a global media conglomerate.

Rupert Murdoch wields far too much power and influence over global politics through his media empire. He has the power to shape the or destroy careers,  public opinion and the discourse of politics.

Like our Australian friends who also seek a royal commission into his activities relating to his actions there. We here in the UK should also have an independent enquiry into his operations, practices and influence over our society.