Peter Fortune

Peter Fortune

Conservative — Bromley and Biggin Hill

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 December 2025

Debate

Local Media

Contribution

I do agree. That has been happening in local media since the invention of Facebook, which I will come to later. Across the UK, local journalism attracts 42 million readers each week. It is the first port of call, be it print or digital in format, for communities who value a trusted source of information. While some formats may have changed from print to pixel, the trust in local brands has not, but the sector faces challenges, including the rapidly evolving digital environment, engagement with Government and public notice funding, and the conversation around a new relationship with the BBC.

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