Motion text
That this House calls on BBC Northern Ireland Executives to immediately reverse cuts announced to BBC Radio Foyle, its flagship breakfast show and its newsroom staff; condemns this cynical attempt to try to close BBC Radio Foyle by gradually undermining its sustainability and independence; notes that BBC Radio Foyle has played an important role in the civic and political discourse across the Northwest of Ireland since its founding in 1979; commends all those who work across the BBC in Northern Ireland; and calls on the corporation to immediately reverse the cuts announced across BBC services in Northern Ireland, protecting jobs and top-quality journalism.
Signatures (6)
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.
Eastwood, Colum
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
29 November 2022
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
30 November 2022
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
30 November 2022
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
2 December 2022
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
5 December 2022
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
8 December 2022
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.