Media reporting of poverty

Early day motion 284, tabled 12 July 2022 by Ian Byrne (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House recognises the importance of journalism in reporting poverty in the UK; condemns any use of derogatory language which can lead to negative stigmatising; notes that this issue is of ever-increasing importance as the working class face a cost of living crisis and the Government's Fighting Fraud in the Welfare System plan; further notes that the public increasingly reject the toxicity of discourse and debate in the UK; believes that a common, cross-party commitment to challenging discriminatory language will send a powerful, positive message at a time when it is needed; and calls for collaboration with trade unions and anti-poverty organisations, including the NUJ, BAFWU, and the Right to Food campaign, to challenge discourse and to promote awareness and the rejection of negative media messages about people experiencing poverty.

Signatures by party: Labour 29, Scottish National Party 8, Independent 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Alba 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, DUP 1, Green 1, Liberal Democrat 1.