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Riding the news cycle

As a giant inflatable Boris Johnson has captured much of the press attention during coverage of the elections, we ask who sets the news agenda - and what role do politicians play?

The elections are over and the results are in - but a giant inflatable Boris Johnson has captured much of the press attention. So how does our new cycle work? Who gets to decide what stories make the front page, and how much control do politicians have over their depictions in the press? And the 'news wire' agency Reuters provides photos, breaking news lines and copy to much of the world's press. How do they help to keep the news cycle spinning?

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27 minutes