The Spectator
The Spectator is a long-standing British weekly magazine covering politics, culture, and current affairs. It is widely recognized for its conservative editorial stance and has recently undergone a change in ownership, being acquired by Sir Paul Marshall, a financier and investor in GB News, for £100 million in September 2024.
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The magazine was involved in a high-profile, year-long auction process that included concerns regarding potential foreign state ownership, which ultimately led to changes in UK legislation to prevent foreign governments from owning British newspapers. Following the acquisition by Sir Paul Marshall, Andrew Neil resigned as chairman.
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