Motion text
That this House expresses concern that the BBC plans to close its Scotland linear TV station as part of cost saving measures; believes that moving the service to iPlayer will make it less accessible; notes with concern that the News at Seven programme will close; further believes the decision should be reversed as it will weaken democracy due to the reduction in accurate and timely reporting of Scottish current affairs; further notes with concern that this is another change to broadcasting in Scotland after Ofcom allowed STV North to close; and also believes that this is an alarming direction of travel which sees jobs lost and Scottish broadcasting diminished.
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.
Leishman, Brian
Labour
Signed on
20 October 2026
Duncan-Jordan, Neil
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2026
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2026
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2026
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2026
McDonald, Andy
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2026
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.