Motion text
That this House calls on the Government to extend the business rates holiday to local and regional newspapers in the UK; notes that business rates relief has been extended to the news media sector in Scotland by the Scottish Government; recognises that the media industry is under severe financial pressure due to the covid-19 outbreak; thanks local newspapers and media outlets for providing their communities with a vital service during the present crisis; further recognises that more than 2,000 staff in the national and regional press in the UK have temporarily lost their jobs as a result of the outbreak, according to the Press Gazette; further notes that circulation of paid for newspapers was down as much as 39 per cent in April 2020 compared to in March 2020; and further calls on the Government to recognise the importance of a diverse media industry for preserving our liberal democracy and take firm steps to save our media outlets.
Signatures (8)
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.
Moran, Layla
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
3 June 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
4 June 2020
Sheerman, Mr Barry
Labour
Signed on
4 June 2020
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
4 June 2020
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
5 June 2020
Lewis, Dr Julian
Conservative
Signed on
6 June 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.