IMPORTANCE OF A FREE PRESS

Early day motion 504, tabled 6 November 2017 by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 5 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 2, DUP 1, Labour 1, Scottish National Party 1.