Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 45314

Press: Regulation

Tabled: 8 April 2025
Answered: 25 April 2025

Question

Steve Witherden

LabourMontgomeryshire 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 Peacock
This 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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