Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell has criticised the Government for the "total waste of time and money" in examining a potential sale of the broadcaster.Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan said the Government has outlined an "ambitious plan to secure and safeguard the sustainability" of Channel 4 so it can "thrive and survive" in the future.

Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell has criticised the Government for the "total waste of time and money" in examining a potential sale of the broadcaster.Culture Secretary Michelle Donelan said the Government has outlined an "ambitious plan to secure and safeguard the sustainability" of Channel 4 so it can "thrive and survive" in the future.