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Media: Democracy

Asked by Cameron ThomasIndependentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 4 February 2026UIN 109017

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of fragmented media systems on democracy.

Answered by Ian Murray

It is essential that the public has access to a wide range of views from a variety of accurate and trusted sources to support democratic participation. DCMS is committed to supporting the future sustainability of the media sector and is working across Government to help ensure a coordinated and coherent approach to upholding democracy.

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