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Broadcast Media Mergers Update

15 October 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Lisa Nandy Lab Wigan

Business & Trade

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Lisa Nandy raised concerns about broadcast media mergers update in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about the proposed merger between Sky UK Limited and ITV Media and Entertainment Holdings Ltd under the Enterprise Act 2002
  • Intervention process outlined to address free expression, plurality of views, local media control, and on-demand programming quality and variety
  • Need to extend public interest considerations to cover on-demand platforms mentioned

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Lisa Nandy Lab Wigan

Outlines the intervention process under the Enterprise Act 2002 for the proposed merger between Sky UK Limited and ITV Media and Entertainment Holdings Ltd, citing concerns over free expression, plurality of views, local media control, and the quality and variety of on-demand programming. She indicates a need to extend public interest considerations to cover on-demand platforms.

Other contributors (1)
  • Lisa Nandy Lab Wigan

    Explains the process of intervention under the Enterprise Act 2002, including engagement with the parties and independent research. She specifies the need for free expression, plurality of views, local media control, and the quality and variety of on-demand programming, highlighting the necessity to extend public interest considerations to on-demand platforms.

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