This is one of the issues on which my right hon. Friend and I agree. May I suggest that those who wish to follow this up afterwards read a book called “The Laughter of Triumph”, by Ben Wilson? It is about William Hone and the fight for a free press back in 1817. The press should not be forced into any Government regulation; there should be the law of the land, and that is it.
Media Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Peter Bottomley
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 30 January 2024.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Media Bill.
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