Captain Tom's Force For Good

Journalists must pursue the truth with rigorous and forensic determination.

Our role is simple – to hold those in power to account whatever the consequences.

That is why I thought long and hard about the words I am about to write…

I think it’s time to offer our nation some rays of sunshine.

This is not a call to end critical reporting – we should continue to report all the grisly details if the Government fails us or does not move swiftly enough.

Rather, it is a suggestion to my profession to realise the huge power it has in setting the national mood.