How could a newspaper have so much political weight? No, the question should be is: why the government allow the Daily Mail to spread so much hate? From what you said, many politicians are deathly afraid of this newspaper as it could easily destroy their political career. Then why are they not doing anything to it? Money perhaps? Okay, I'll stop my speculations
Anyway, atleast that Paul Dacre guy is finally stepping down. Good riddance, I say!