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		</div><p>BBC director-general Tony Hall has said the world is in the grip of the biggest attack on truth since the 1930s.</p>
<p>The broadcasting boss has compared the current prevalence of fake news as similar to the misinformation and propaganda in the decade which saw the rise of Adolf Hitler.</p>
<p>Speaking at the Global Conference For Media Freedom in London, Mr Hall said: <em>“An assault on truth is an assault on democracy.</em></p>
<p><em>“We are now in the midst of the biggest assault on truth, in my view, since the 1930s.</em></p>
<p><em>“All those who believe in integrity in news must work together to turn the tide.”</em></p>
<p>Mr Hall compared the current media environment to the period which saw the rise of fascist regimes in Europe, and the excesses of Joseph Stalin’s communist dictatorship.</p>
<p>He added that the BBC had a role to play in battling fake news and press repression across the world.</p>
<p>Mr Hall said: <em>“We need to reassert the core principles of good journalism like never before.</em></p>
<p><em>“In a sea of disinformation and partisan reporting, we need to stand up for independence, impartiality, and reporting without fear or favour.”</em></p>
<p>He added: <em>“I’m determined that we use that unique reach and trusted voice to lead the way – to create a global alliance for integrity in news.</em></p>
<p><em>“We’re ready to do even more to help promote freedom and democracy worldwide. We want to play our part to the full at the heart of this critical campaign.”</em></p>
<p>Mr Hall shared a stage with speakers including Jeremy Hunt and Amal Clooney at the London conference.</p>
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