PLAID CAMPAIGN FOR DEVOLVED BROADCASTING MOVES ONE STEP CLOSER

“We have our own sporting teams, parliament and language – we shouldn’t have to fight for air space with other UK nations” – Heledd Fychan MS

Responding to the announcement of a new expert panel on the devolution of broadcasting, Plaid Cymru’s spokesperson for arts and culture, Heledd Fychan MS said,

“Just as decisions about Wales should be made in Wales, so should the decisions about communications and broadcasting matters be made here also. Plaid Cymru has long campaigned for the devolution of broadcasting to Wales, and our tireless campaigning has been instrumental in getting us to this important milestone today.

“Having our own Broadcasting and Communications Authority is so important to be able to make content relevant to us, and this expert panel is an important step away from the current London-centric approach. We have our own sporting teams, our own parliament and our own language – it just makes sense to have our own platform for this.

“We shouldn’t be fighting for air space on a UK-wide platform when the answer lies in having our own devolved media. I’m delighted Labour has now finally agreed to support our calls and put these important steps in place.”