Today’s Digital Britain report will help “develop and sustain” a thriving regional news landscape, prime minister Gordon Brown said today.
Writing in the Times ahead of the publication of Lord Carter’s report at about 3.30pm, Brown said: “We must develop and sustain public service content, such as commercial regional news, which we all value and rely on, ensuring that it can be delivered across multiple digital outlets by a range of providers accessible to all.
“These are difficult times for local newspapers, TV and radio and, as Ofcom has said, a regionalised TV news network is no longer financially viable.
“However, competition in news – as in business – is vital to provide consumers with the highest quality and we cannot allow a monopoly to take root.
“Remaining in touch with local issues and holding councils and regional bodies to account is the lifeblood of our democracy.”
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