Jack Middleton
Scottish National Party · Scotland
“I am grateful for the opportunity to open the debate on what is a hugely important issue for much of Scotland. I am passionate about the campaign to save STV North news, not only because the decision to end it has a profound effect on my constituents in terms of jobs, advertising and economic activity, but because it is no exaggeration fo…”
Scottish Parliament23 June 2026Source ↗
“Ofcom, the television regulator that is tasked with ensuring that STV sticks to its licensing obligations, is not only waving that through with minimal checks; it has actively helped STV to do it. It is a commercial decision that I strongly believe breaches the terms of STV’s channel 3 licence agreement. How did we get here?”
Scottish Parliament23 June 2026Source ↗
“Members from every party in Scotland’s Parliament agree not only that the decision is disappointing, but that it flies in the face of overwhelming public opinion, and we must recognise that at the outset of the debate.”
Scottish Parliament23 June 2026Source ↗
“STV chief executive Rufus Radcliffe accepted that a complete cull of the north’s distinct news coverage was unacceptable, but he felt that confining our regional news to less than a third of the bulletin and pre-recording that coverage from a studio on the banks of the River Clyde was acceptable.”
Scottish Parliament23 June 2026Source ↗
“It is my view that Ofcom seriously underestimated the strength of feeling on these proposals and that it has been taken aback by the number of responses that have been received—so much so that, in the run-up to a crunch election, it managed to unite all parties on a single issue. That is truly remarkable.”
Scottish Parliament23 June 2026Source ↗
“For too long, Aberdeen has paid the price for Westminster mismanagement of our energy industry. My constituency is the energy capital of Europe, and it should look and feel like it, so I welcome the significant Scottish National Party regeneration package for Our Union Street.”
Scottish Parliament16 June 2026Source ↗