Oral Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport
“What steps her Department has taken to support public trust in reliable sources of news and information.”
Tabled: 9 January 2025Answered: 16 January 2025
Asked by
Uma Kumaran
Labour — Stratford and Bow
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Answer from Hansard
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
The Government take reliable sources of news very seriously. I have already started initial discussions with the BBC about the charter review and the future of the licence fee. We are also working closely with local media on a local media strategy. We saw the importance of local news over the summer in tackling disinformation during the riots and civil unrest. We are determined to provide a level playing field for local and regional newspapers to ensure that they can continue to thrive.