Newspapers: Introduction

1) What type of news can you typically find in a tabloid newspaper?

The type of news you would typically find in a tabloid newspaper is soft news such as showbiz, the royal family, celebrity gossip and sports

2) What type of news can you typically find in a broadsheet newspaper?

The type of news you would typically find in a broadsheet newspaper is hard news such as international culture, sports and politics. 

3) If someone is left-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

If someone is left-wing they would be more likely to support labour party and be most likely to read the daily mirror. 

4) If someone is right-wing, which political party are they likely to support? Which newspaper would they be likely to read?

If some is right-wing the be more likely to support the conservative party and be more likely to read the Times newspaper. 

5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years?

There has been  decline in newspaper sales in the last 20 years because of the new technology and the news online is free.

6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK?

A free press is important in a democracy like the UK is because the press sometimes speak the truth towards power.