Importance Of A Free Press
EDM number 504 in 2017-19, proposed by Christine Jardine on 06/11/2017.
Categorised under the topic of Press.
That this House believes a free and independent press is vital to healthy political and public life; notes the contribution of Scottish newspapers to political and public life; welcomes the focus of papers, such as the Scotsman, on news from a Scottish perspective; and condemns the acquisition of publishers and the publicity surrounding it to undermine good journalism and promote personal agendas.
This motion has been signed by a total of 5 MPs.
| MP | Date | Constituency | Party | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Jardine | 06/11/2017 | Edinburgh West | Liberal Democrat | Proposed |
| Jim Shannon | 07/11/2017 | Strangford | DUP | Seconded |
| Stephen Lloyd | 13/11/2017 | Eastbourne | Liberal Democrat | Seconded |
| Ronnie Campbell | 15/11/2017 | Blyth Valley | Labour | Seconded |
| Chris Law | 15/11/2017 | Dundee West | Scottish National Party | Seconded |
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