Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 45314
Press: Regulation
Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 25 April 2025
Question
Steve Witherden
Labour — Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department has made a recent assessment of the potential merits of introducing a press regulator that is independent of (a) the media industry and (b) politicians.
Answer
Stephanie PeacockThis Government is committed to an independent and free media, one that is completely separate from the Government and politicians. An independent self-regulatory regime is important to ensure the press adheres to clear and high standards. We are also cle...
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