Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 54387

Broadcasting: Politicians

Tabled: 22 May 2025

Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Mr Richard Holden

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if he will ask Ofcom to withdraw its consultation entitled Politicians presenting news: Consultation on proposed amendment to Rule 5.3 of the Ofcom Broadcasting Code, published on 12 May 2025.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

Ofcom is required by legislation to draw up and enforce a Broadcasting Code. This Code must include rules to ensure that broadcast news is reported with due accuracy and presented with due impartiality. Ofcom must then keep the contents of the Code under ...

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