The market-based press is loyal to only the public. It acts as a ‘watchdog’, prepared to hold the government accountable for any wrongdoing in order to keep the public informed.

This allows the public to form opinions of their own, especially during the likes of election time. Public opinion is then issued to those in power by the press.

Autonomy allows the press to provide readers with information about the government that may not act in it’s favour, without any consequences.

Examples of ‘watchdog’ articles in the Guardian and Daily Mail:

The Guardian

The Daily Mail