Media - Louise Haigh MP

Freedom of Speech and the Online Safety Bill

Thank you for contacting me about freedom of speech and the draft Online Safety Bill. I know people feel very strongly about this issue and I agree in the importance of protecting freedom of speech. As you know, the Online Safety Bill was published in March 2022 and passed its…

Age Verification for Online Porn – Online Safety Bill

Thank you for contacting me about the Online Safety Bill and specifically your views on age verification for online pornography. I fully share your concern about evidence suggesting children are increasingly being exposed to pornography online, and that this can have damaging impacts on their development. Therefore I support a…

Music Streaming

Thank you for contacting me about music streaming. I have long been a strong advocate for the music industry as an MP. I grew up in Sheffield in the 90s and 00s, I had access to great live music and great music venues. Like many people, it was something that…

Channel 4 Ownership

I share your concerns about the Government’s intentions to privatise our media landscape. It would be a massive loss to see Channel 4 being sold off to the highest bidder. Great British TV belongs in the UK, and should be protected for the future. For nearly four decades, Channel 4…