UK journalists are self-censoring stories about Trump and the right over safety fears’

The Guardian is reporting on a government-backed investigation that found UK journalists are self-censoring coverage of Donald Trump's administration, right-wing protests, and transgender issues over personal safety concerns. Hundreds of journalists anonymously disclosed growing anxiety about their security, with some avoiding or altering stories on these topics due to intimidation. The investigation says newsrooms are normalizing these risks, creating what it describes as a narrowing of the public conversation.

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