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The Yorkshire Post is one of the oldest titles in the country and styles itself as \\u201cYorkshire\\u2019s National Newspaper\\u201d. During the 2019 general election, the paper\\u2019s scoop about \\u201cthe boy on the hospital floor\\u201d reached a huge audience and influenced the debate. But it also spawned a conspiracy theory. In this extended interview, editor James Mitchinson discusses his battle against fake news, his vision for The Yorkshire Post and why a childhood in the coalfields of North Notts fuels his passion for the region.

Presenter: Amol Rajan\\nProducer: Richard Hooper