Journalism connects us to the place we call home
Too much power in this country has flowed one way: towards Westminster and away from the places where people actually live their lives.
TL;DR
- Local journalism is essential for holding power accountable, strengthening community resilience, and connecting people to their homes.
- The market alone is insufficient to sustain local journalism, leading to 'news deserts' affecting millions, particularly in deprived communities.
- The government is launching a £12 million Local News Fund over two years to support local journalism in England and Wales.
- Funding will be available for investment in new technology, multimedia journalism, reaching younger audiences, revenue generation, and reviving dormant titles.
- Devolution of power requires informed citizens, which is why trusted local journalism is vital for democratic participation.