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James Murdoch makes statement in the style of his dramatic departure – Sydney Morning Herald
James Murdoch’s resignation letter was brutally succinct, making clear his departure was a rejection of the company’s direction.
It’s long been clear that James – a raging left-winger by his family’s standards – was on the outer and that his older, more conservative brother Lachlan is set to take over when 89-year-old Rupert dies or retires.
In more united times: Lachlan Murdoch, Rupert Murdoch and James Murdoch at the 2014 Television Academy Hall of Fame in Beverly Hills, California. Credit:Invision
Even so, James’s resignation came as a shock – more for the way the news was delivered than the fact he was stepping down…
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