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The catalyst for this unprecedented strike stems from the potential sale of The Observer to Toris Media. The enhanced unease regarding this prospective transaction was underscored last month when members of the National Union of Journalists voiced their strong objections. They articulated their belief that such a sale would not only undermine the integrity of the paper but also represent a stark betrayal of the commitments made by the Scott Trust— the entity that oversees Guardian Media Group.

Concerns Over Editorial Independence

There are growing fears that the acquisition by Toris Media, an organization founded in 2018 and led by former BBC News director James Harding, may compromise the editorial independence and journalistic standards that have long been hallmarks of The Observer.