Redundancies at Reach plc and sustainability of the press

Early day motion 65, tabled 15 November 2023 by Ian Byrne (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House is dismayed at the extent of substantial job cuts announced by Reach plc, publisher of titles including The Mirror, Daily Record, Daily Star, Manchester Evening News, Irish Mirror and Liverpool Echo; notes that the company has indicated an estimated 450 posts will be made redundant at the company, including 320 editorial roles; further notes that this represents the third round of job cuts at the publisher this year alone; fears that the quality of news provision will inevitably be impacted by the loss of talented and experienced staff; calls on the management to work collaboratively with the National Union of Journalists to avoid compulsory redundancies; and urges the Government to take immediate action to protect the sustainability of the press and encourage investment in quality journalism at local, regional and national levels.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Independent 2, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.