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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 2 December 2025

Debate

Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025

Contribution

This situation cannot keep dragging on, and on what basis would it be justifiable to keep giving RedBird IMI more time? So could the Minister confirm that the department is preparing to take the necessary steps swiftly if the Secretary of State’s deadline is not met? The economic conditions facing the industry make resolving ownership urgent if we are to protect the future of a great stable of national newspapers.

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