The Jewish Chronicle, the oldest and most influential Jewish newspaper in Britain, is shrouded in mystery regarding its ownership after being rescued from liquidation by an unknown consortium led by Sir Robbie Gibb, a former spin doctor for Theresa May and now a BBC director. Despite Gibb's claims of ownership, he lacks the financial means, suggesting he is a frontman for undisclosed backers. This secrecy raises significant concerns about media influence, especially given the paper's recent controversial stance on Israel. Speculation points to right-wing American billionaire Paul E. Singer, but no confirmations have been made. The situation underscores the need for transparency in media ownership, as anonymous control could undermine democratic principles.

MPs, peers, and journalists in the UK have been buzzing about who should be allowed to own a newspaper. The Telegraph, for now, seems safe from controversial ownership. But what happens when we don’t know who truly owns a new...