Motion text
That this House acknowledges the success of the Community News Project (CNP) since 2018, enhancing diversity and representation in regional and local newsrooms across the UK; applauds the CNP's pivotal role in training budding journalists to cover grassroots community issues; expresses concern over Meta's decision to cease funding the CNP from December 2023, which may jeopardise the future of many trainees; urges major digital platforms, including Meta, to support and reinvest in vital community journalism initiatives; and calls on Members to champion local news and support balanced relations between digital media and content creators.
Signatures (13)
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.
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 September 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 September 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2023
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2023
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 September 2023
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 September 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 September 2023
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
19 September 2023
O'Hara, Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 September 2023
Whittome, Nadia
Labour
Signed on
19 September 2023
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 September 2023
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
18 October 2023
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
25 October 2023
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.