Motion text
That this House recognises the hard work and dedication of Reach journalists in Scotland at local and national news brands such as the Daily Record and Edinburgh Live; notes with dismay that Reach, the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, will cut 450 jobs - about a tenth of its workforce - across its national and regional newspapers; urges the publisher to work with unions such as the NUJ to minimise the upset and disruption to an already hard pressed workforce; further notes the central importance of journalism in a democratic society; regrets that these cuts will risk the loss of more talented staff providing our communities with accessible, relevant news through public interest journalism; and urges Reach management to immediately make a realistic substantive commitment to the future of journalism in Scotland.
Signatures (9)
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.
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
9 November 2023
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 November 2023
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 November 2023
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
13 November 2023
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
13 November 2023
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 November 2023
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.