Written Question·Home Office·UIN 53974
Defending Democracy Taskforce: Local Press
Tabled: 21 May 2025
Answered: 3 June 2025
Question
Anneliese Dodds
Labour (Co-op) — Oxford East
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Defending Democracy Taskforce (a) has taken and (b) plans to take to help tackle threats to democracy arising from the lack of availability of high-quality local news.
Answer
Dan JarvisThe Department for Culture, Media and Sport who are core members of the Defending Democracy Taskforce, are in the process of developing a Local Media Strategy, in recognition of the importance of this vital sector. Our vision is for a thriving local media...
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