Most people, if asked, would struggle to name a single national newspaper editor. But despite dwindling print sales, these journalists play a huge role in British public life and have powerful sway.
Foremost among their number – at least until this week – is Geordie Greig, who was yesterday (17 November) ousted as editor of the Daily Mail after just three years at its helm. His predecessor, Paul Dacre, ran the paper for 26 years.
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