[newsjunkie]

Starting at 2pm definitely wasn't 'to prove a point.'

It was, I can assure you - the 1400 optout today has been the talk of that newsroom for days to prove how “dynamic” and “agile” the new operation can be.

I'm sure it was preplanned. If it wasn't I'd be very worried as it has been in diary since the guilty verdict last week. But it was the kind of event that warrants an opt out. I was merely questioning your use of 'prove a point'. I think if it was merely to prove a point it would be a far less important story. That story has led most domestic news bulletins today.