Now let's up the pressure and flood key decision makers with phone calls. It'll only take 3 minutes, but if enough of us call -- they will get the message that we don't want Murdoch to win the BSkyB bid. Here are the numbers to call:
Update: We've made so many calls, we are crashing their phone systems. If you can't get through or if you get a busy signal, it means our pressure is working. Don't give up! Wait a few minutes, and try again.
Here are the numbers to call:
Office of Secretary Hunt: 020 7211 6200
Office of PM Cameron: 020 7270 3000
Office of Deputy PM Clegg: 020 7276 2561
House of Commons switchboard (just ask to speak with your own Member of Parliament): 020 7219 3000
Here are some tips on what to say:
- I just sent a message to your office and wanted to make sure you heard my concerns
- Rupert Murdoch is about to buy UK's biggest news outlet and I'm worried about how his ownership will affect media independence
- If his takeover of BSkyB is approved, he will own too much of our media! He already has too much power over our elections and policies, and this would give him unprecedented control of the news and opinion most citizens see.
- Rupert Murdoch has exploited his vast media empire to push war in Iraq, spread resentment of muslims and immigrants, and block global action on climate change -- I do not want his networks breeding fear and hatred across the UK
- I'm calling to urge this office to protect media independence, competition and plurality and prevent Murdoch's BSkyB takeover.
- The government should not accept any deal this week and must refer the takeover to the Competition Commission so it gets a proper review on public interest grounds.
The Avaaz Team
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