Ensure plurality of political coverage across UK broadcast media at all times
We want to ensure that a plurality of views from all political parties in Westminster are represented and the nations parliaments are heard all year round, not just election times. The rules for coverage during elections should apply at all times.
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- 22 SEPT 2025Government respondedDepartment for Culture, Media and SportGovernment reply
Ofcom rules ensure that broadcast news must be reported with due accuracy and impartiality. The Government is committed to a free media and has no plans to extend rules which apply during elections.
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