James Wild

James Wild

Conservative — North West Norfolk

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Local Journalism

Contribution

Vibrant local news is essential to our democracy, but plans for the Government or a state quango to pick what is a source of trustworthy news content and is prioritised over other publishers risk undermining that sector. Does the Minister agree that the approach of picking winners, with the state deciding what can be trusted, is a dangerous course and should be abandoned?

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