Bruce Cotterill: Challenging the media’s independence is good for all of us.

You can easily spot the guy who’s been there before. He gets straight back into the business. He knows where to go and what to do. It’s as if he’s never been away. In this case, he’s back to his old tricks.

Of course, we’re referring to the newly appointed, but not so new, Deputy Prime Minister. From day one, he’s been on the front foot. For the most part, his focus has been on the media. He’s been challenging their independence. And that’s ok.