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Broadcasting: Politicians

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 54832

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to submit evidence to the Ofcom consultation on a change to broadcasting rules for politicians as presenters, published on 12 May 2025.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

Ofcom is the UK’s regulator for broadcasting and by law carries out its duties independently of the Government. It would not be appropriate for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to submit evidence to Ofcom’s consultation.

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