Early day motion · EDM 2233 · 11 Nov 2025

Future of the BBC

Tabled by Dr Peter Prinsley (Labour) 51 signatures

The motion

That this House recognises the importance of the BBC in providing impartial and factual news coverage; supports the principle of an independent BBC free from the influence of Government; and urges renewed efforts to defend public service broadcasting in the face of current challenges and opposition.

Signatories (51)

Peter Prinsley Primary sponsor 10 Nov 2025
Neil Duncan-Jordan 12 Nov 2025
Shockat Adam 12 Nov 2025
Tristan Osborne 12 Nov 2025
Mohammad Yasin 12 Nov 2025
Dr Scott Arthur 13 Nov 2025
Lillian Jones 13 Nov 2025
John Grady 13 Nov 2025
John Whitby 13 Nov 2025
Paul Davies 13 Nov 2025
Jo White 13 Nov 2025
Andrew George 13 Nov 2025
Rebecca Long Bailey 13 Nov 2025
Brian Mathew 13 Nov 2025
Cat Eccles 13 Nov 2025
Steve Witherden 13 Nov 2025
Kim Johnson 13 Nov 2025
Seamus Logan 13 Nov 2025
Ann Davies 14 Nov 2025
Ben Lake 14 Nov 2025
Llinos Medi 14 Nov 2025
Liz Saville Roberts 14 Nov 2025
Adam Jogee 17 Nov 2025
Carla Denyer 17 Nov 2025
Siân Berry 17 Nov 2025
Adrian Ramsay 17 Nov 2025
Rachael Maskell 17 Nov 2025
Susan Murray 17 Nov 2025
Christine Jardine 17 Nov 2025
Lee Barron 17 Nov 2025
Tim Farron 17 Nov 2025
Alex Ballinger 17 Nov 2025
Patricia Ferguson 17 Nov 2025
Mrs Sharon Hodgson 17 Nov 2025
Dr Simon Opher 17 Nov 2025
Luke Myer 17 Nov 2025
Euan Stainbank 17 Nov 2025
Chris Hinchliff 17 Nov 2025
Dr Ellie Chowns 17 Nov 2025
Ian Byrne 17 Nov 2025
Claire Hanna 17 Nov 2025
Irene Campbell 17 Nov 2025
Lloyd Hatton 17 Nov 2025
Valerie Vaz 17 Nov 2025
Andrew Ranger 17 Nov 2025
Sarah Russell 17 Nov 2025
Rachel Blake 17 Nov 2025
Sir Julian Lewis 17 Nov 2025
Martin Rhodes 17 Nov 2025
Peter Lamb 17 Nov 2025
Richard Burgon 24 Nov 2025

Source: the official Early Day Motions database.