Written questions

Broadcasting: Political Impartiality

Commons · Question 355 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 1 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to (a) protect media plurality and (b) ensure a wide range of political viewpoints in broadcasting.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 1 Jun 2026

The Government is strongly committed to supporting a free, sustainable, and plural media landscape. Newspapers, news magazines and broadcasters play a unique role in providing accurate news and information, and are a key part of our democracy. Through the...