Rupert Murdoch’s son James resigns from News Corp over editorial ‘disagreements’

James Murdoch cited 'disagreements over certain editorial content' published by the media empire’s news outlets

James Murdoch. Picture: PA

Rupert Murdoch’s son James has resigned from the board of global media giant News Corporation, citing “disagreements over certain editorial content” published by the media empire’s news outlets.

According to documents filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the younger Mr Murdoch informed the company he was resigning from the Board of Directors with immediate effect on Friday.