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Fake news, strong views, Yorkshire and me

Yorkshire Post editor James Mitchinson on fighting for journalism and the north of England.

The Yorkshire Post is one of the oldest titles in the country and styles itself as β€œYorkshire’s National Newspaper”. During the 2019 general election, the paper’s scoop about β€œthe boy on the hospital floor” reached a huge audience and influenced the debate. But it also spawned a conspiracy theory. In this extended interview, editor James Mitchinson discusses his battle against fake news, his vision for The Yorkshire Post and why a childhood in the coalfields of North Notts fuels his passion for the region.

Presenter: Amol Rajan
Producer: Richard Hooper

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