Lisa Nandy extends backing to Public Service Broadcasting
The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport following the election of the Labour government on July 4. Nandy, who previously served as Shadow International, addressed the Royal Television Society event in Cambridge to outline her plans for the media sector.
Nandy emphasized the need for sustainable funding for the BBC, stating that she is considering moving the funding of the BBC into general taxation. She also referred to the controversial Gaza documentary and emphasized the importance of upholding basic editorial standards.
In addition, Nandy highlighted the challenges facing Public Service Media, including funding shortfalls, changing viewing habits, and outdated regulation. She supports Ofcom's recommendation that Public Service Media content should be prominent on major video sharing platforms and is considering abolishing the TV Licence.
Nandy also addressed the issue of ensuring the visibility of public service media on smart TVs, with the 2024 Media Law including provisions for mandatory prominence and easy accessibility requirements for public broadcasters in the interface of smart TV systems.
The new Culture Secretary also stressed the need for audiences to be able to distinguish between news and polemic, and misleading or false content. She wants to turn the BBC into a mutual organization to give direct control and ownership to the public.
Nandy's ministerial team includes Baroness Twycross, Chris Bryant, and Stephanie Peacock. The government, according to Nandy, will regulate if necessary but prefers the industry to come together on its own.
A Green Paper ahead of the BBC's Charter renewal is expected later this year, and Nandy has promised to work towards a BBC that reflects the whole of the UK, not just London. Ms Nandy's predecessor, Conservative Lucy Frazer, lost her Ely & East Cambridgeshire seat in the election.
Nandy has promised to prioritize the media sector and ensure that it remains a vibrant and diverse part of British culture. She will work to address the challenges facing the sector and ensure that it continues to serve the needs of the public.
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