Tory ’revenge’ against Channel 4 could turn into bruising battle

Analysis: why ministers are risking political capital pushing ahead now with privatisation plan is unclear

According to one key individual involved in the battle for Channel 4's future, the broadcaster is a wonderful company doing a fantastic job", it is performing well financially and plays a crucial role in supporting the British television ecosystem.

Curiously, that individual is Stephen Parkinson, a government minister arguing that the only solution to secure Channel 4's future is to rapidly privatise it and sell it off to a commercial owner, possibly one based overseas.