New UK sub-committee on disinformation launched to probe ‘ongoing threats’ to democracies
A new parliamentary sub-committee on disinformation has been launched that will “continue probing on-going threats” to democracies posed by so-called…
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Labour demands ‘long overdue’ action from Government over journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
Labour has demanded the Government take action over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry demanded…
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Improved counter-terror and production orders bills become law but press freedom concerns remain
Two bills with the potential to impact press freedom in the UK have become law despite fears from campaigners and…
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Minister pledges resources to fight ‘persecution’ of journalists worldwide as MPs debate ‘worsening’ climate for press freedom
The Foreign Office will dedicate as much time and money as possible in 2019 to “stop the intimidation, harassment and…
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BBC and Channel 4 News have ‘no plans’ to move from College Green as police promise ‘robust’ action against harassment
BBC News and Channel 4 News have said they have “no plans” to stop broadcasting outside Parliament after police promised…
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MPs divided over push to make TV election debates compulsory as Sky News petition reaches Parliament
MPs have responded to a Sky News campaign for mandatory televised debates with party leaders at election times by saying…
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MPs to consider Sky News campaign urging mandatory TV debates with UK political leaders at general elections
MPs are set to consider a petition launched by Sky News to make televised debates with UK political party leaders…
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New threats to journalists and sources posed by counter-terror and crime bills going through Parliament, MPs and NMA warn
Two bills currently making their way through Parliament could pose threats to press freedom and the confidentiality of journalists’ sources,…
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