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>Probably because to use the term "corruption" in the media/press is quite a direct accusation and potentially will be challenged as libel (rightly or wrongly).

It's sad that this is the only mention of libel so far in the thread. UK libel laws are some of the easiest to get damages through; look at how many times Private Eye has been taken to court. MPs can use the corruption word easily due to parliamentary privilege, the media however don't have that privilege.