The Leveson inquiry is investigating this matter. There is the huge question whether there needs to be a fully independent, backed-under-law body to which the public can go with press complaints. We have already debated that at length in the House, but will the hon. Gentleman, as a Conservative, support something much stronger—if not statutory—than the PCC to which the public can go with complaints about appalling press behaviour?
Parliamentary Lobbying
Proceeding contribution from
Denis MacShane
(Independent (affiliation))
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 November 2011.
It occurred during Adjournment debate on Parliamentary Lobbying.
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