Oh definitely. It was like a slightly visible victory that didn't actually make much difference to the murdoch empire. I remember seeing murdoch in that select committee having to answer questions. That was something unprecedented(and almost a custard pie that arguably swung things in his favour). But no long term difference

NOTW closed but then I think they started publishing the Sun on Sunday instead?

NI/BSkyB merger was scuppered but now its back on the cards I think?