Sky/Fox Update Debate
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John Bercow
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(7 years, 10 months ago)
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Matt Hancock
I am not sure that the high-quality journalism of “Farming Today” will ever be the same again without my hon. Friend. Undoubtedly, the importance of high-quality journalism, with a sustainable business model to fund it and plurality around it, are incredibly important policy questions. We will no doubt debate that in future, but it is a commitment to which I stick firmly.
Mr Speaker
Of course, “Farming Today”’s loss has been Taunton Deane’s gain, as we are all conscious.
Ian C. Lucas (Wrexham) (Lab)
In his statement, the Secretary of State said that he will consider “all the evidence carefully” in his quasi-judicial role. How is it possible for him to consider all the evidence unless he goes forward with Leveson 2—thereby honouring the promise given by a Conservative Prime Minister—and hears the evidence that remains unheard so that he can properly judge the Murdochs’ capability and competence for governance?