"The job of running the regulator has become a key post in public life, as concern over online content has grown rapidly, alongside the rise of more politically partisan broadcasting."
"Several sources involved in online safety said Wright should be given the job. They pointed to his legal background as a KC and his knowledge of the details of the Online Safety Act."
"Hodge has been seen as the favourite to be appointed by the Labour administration. As chair of the public accounts committee, she built a fearsome reputation for attacking big tech over its tax bill."
"Jeremy is the person who can really achieve the strategic reset that is required, said a source familiar with the process. He understands the workings of the act, which makes him perfectly well placed."
Ministers are under pressure to appoint Jeremy Wright as the new chair of Ofcom, competing against Labour peer Margaret Hodge. The role has gained importance due to rising concerns over online content and politically biased broadcasting. No successor has been named for Michael Grade, who is leaving soon. Wright's legal expertise and involvement in the Online Safety Act position him as a strong candidate, while Hodge is viewed as the Labour favorite. Insiders believe Wright's approach could effectively confront big tech and enhance Ofcom's regulatory powers.
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