Motion text
That this House recognises the importance of quality local journalism; commends those who dedicate their working lives to serving the public by reporting important, timely and accurate information that is in the public interest; notes the importance of media reporting and how it helps to maintain local transparency and accountability and supports the health of democracy at a local level; celebrates that, from reporting on floods or courts, to covering significant community events and issues, the work done by local journalists is essential in sustaining public life; and therefore resolves to support the National Union of Journalists' Local News Matters campaign, and further consider ways in which additional investment, resources and support for local journalism can be encouraged in order to protect the future viability and sustainability of local quality news.
Signatures (21)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 March 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
12 March 2020
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
12 March 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 March 2020
Flynn, Stephen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 March 2020
Thomson, Richard
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 March 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Green, Kate
Labour
Signed on
12 March 2020
Stevens, Jo
Labour
Signed on
12 March 2020
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 March 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 March 2020
Rimmer, Ms Marie
Labour
Signed on
13 March 2020
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
13 March 2020
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
14 March 2020
Hopkins, Rachel
Labour
Signed on
15 March 2020
Cooper, Daisy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 March 2020
McGinn, Conor
Labour
Signed on
18 March 2020
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 March 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
23 March 2020
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
21 April 2020
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
21 April 2020
Gwynne, Andrew
Labour
Signed on
21 April 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.