In Parliament

I know that my hon. Friend has been vocal on this topic. It is absolutely essential that we support Channel 4 in its levelling-up agenda.

At the heart of this piece of work, and of my predecessor’s piece of work, was not impartiality but the sustainability of Channel 4.

In the conversations and work that I have undertaken with Channel 4, the sentiment has been very much about the importance of the UK in gene

Obviously, the exact location of staff is a decision for Channel 4, but I know that several opportunities spring from making sure that Chann

Channel 4 has been very open in saying that these jobs will be based in a number of locations, including Glasgow, but the exact number in ea

I know that my hon. Friend’s constituency is a thriving hub for the creative sector, so people there will be listening very closely.

This is good news for Yorkshire, but it is also good news for the taxpayer.

As I said, we will be working very closely with Channel 4, the independent production sector and public service broadcasters at large, and w

We will be detailing that and it will form part of the media Bill.

I have an upcoming meeting with my Welsh counterpart to discuss that among other things.