Guardian and Observer Staff Protest Sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media

Journalists strike for the second time as backlash grows over the Scott Trust's decision to sell the 233-year-old newspaper to Tortoise Media.

The Scott Trust has agreed in principle to sell The Observer to Tortoise Media, with plans for a £25m investment to sustain the newspaper's journalism and expand its digital presence.
Guardian and Observer journalists are staging their second 48-hour strike, with 93% of union members voting in favor of industrial action over concerns about the sale.
Critics, including current and former staff, accuse the Scott Trust of a lack of transparency and failing to consider alternative offers before entering exclusive negotiations with Tortoise Media.
The sale has led to calls for a no-confidence vote against Guardian editor-in-chief Katharine Viner, highlighting internal discontent over leadership and communication during the process.
Tortoise Media has committed to retaining Observer staff and continuing Sunday print editions, but journalists fear the deal will undermine the paper's legacy and journalistic independence.