Why is UK press regulation back in the headlines? Read moreTheresa May told cabinet ministers on Tuesday morning that the plans would undermine the free press and it was “very important” that the government oppose the amendments. She said the government remained committed to a voluntary system of independent press regulation. Whips were concentrating on persuading backbenchers who had indicated they would abstain to vote against the amendments instead. The party has previously ruled out forcing the Scottish press to sign up to a state-approved regulator.

Source: The Guardian May 08, 2018 16:21 UTC