Beyond the Regime Media – Why We Must Reclaim Dialogue in the Public Interest
Given the ferocity of discussion on social media, and the need for legacy media providers to remain relevant, would it be possible to reflect pragmatically […]
Public Purpose Media
Why Local News Needs Accountability – Not Just Reach
In a recent post on X, Professor Ted Cantle made a simple but crucial observation: “News reporting has to have a stronger element of accountability […]
Reclaiming the Public Interest in Media Competition
The IPPR’s May 2025 policy paper Fair Play: How Competition Policy Can Drive Growth represents a timely and thoughtful intervention in the debate about economic […]
Who Serves Local Democracy? Rethinking the Local Democracy Reporter Scheme from a Foundational Perspective
The Local Democracy Reporter (LDR) scheme was launched in 2017 to address a growing democratic deficit: the shrinking capacity of local news providers to report […]
Reimagining UK Media Reform – Civic Society, Beveridge, and the Future of Media
The UK’s public media landscape is under intense pressure. In the face of declining public trust, financial instability, political interference, and a polarised media culture, […]
Opinion-Baiting and the Erosion of Impartial Reporting
The recent reaction to the UK Supreme Court’s ruling that “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex has laid bare a serious and […]
Reimagining UK Media – Pluralistic and Locally Accountable
The concentration of media ownership in the UK has long been a challenge for democratic participation, local representation, and public accountability. A handful of corporations […]
Welcoming the Plan for Neighbourhoods – The Missing Role of Community Media
The UK Government’s today announced its Plan for Neighbourhoods. This plan represents a significant step towards addressing long-standing issues of deprivation, social inequality, and community […]
Lessons from the Irish Media Future Commission
What was the Irish Future of Media Commission concerned with? The Irish Future of Media Commission was primarily concerned with ensuring the long-term sustainability, independence, […]
Renewing Democratic Consent for Public Service Media – Exploring Public Purpose Media
Public Service Media (PSM) is facing significant changes driven by shifts in technology, audience behaviour, and the broader media environment. Traditional models, which once relied […]