I think the important thing is that there be plenty of newspapers, with plenty of different people controlling them, so that there are a variety of viewpoints, so there is a choice for the public. This is the freedom of the press that is needed.

When you're a catalyst for change, you make enemies - and I'm proud of the ones I've got.

When I hear something going wrong, I insist on it being put right.

We've got to get rid of the fear of failure in this country. In America, people start things, fail and shake themselves down and start things again. The animal spirit of capitalism is stronger there.

Satellite broadcasting makes it possible for information-hungry residents of many closed societies to bypass state-controlled television channels.

If you want to judge my thinking, look at The Sun.

Some of our businesses use more energy than others, but our strategy everywhere is the same... first, reduce our use of energy as much as possible. Then, switch to renewable sources of power where it makes economic sense... And, over time, as a last resort, offset the emissions we can't avoid.