In Parliament, I raised concerns about the Government’s media strategy and its proposals around “trusted” news.
The Green Paper proposes making trusted news easier to find on social media and making public service media content more prominent on third-party platforms.
The objective of tackling misinformation may be well-intentioned, but it raises serious questions: who decides what counts as trusted, who qualifies, and how would such a system be enforced?
We must strike the right balance between helping people access reliable information and protecting the fundamental freedoms that underpin our democracy - including free speech, open debate and a free press.
The Government must ensure that “trusted” does not become a proxy for government-approved content.