Speeches by Platt.
Every Hansard contribution by Jo Platt this parliament, most recent first. Back to the MP page for the headline figures and analysed positions.
Showing 21–40 of 388 contributions · most-recent first
| Date | Debate & contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “Absolutely, but how else are you measuring what you are doing for audiences? I know—going back to trust issues—that people do trust their local news or their local radio station. How are you measuring that in order to know what you need to do more of?” | 46 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “I was pleased to see that the Government included a consultation question about public purpose to support economic growth. As someone who was born in Salford, in the very place where Media City is now, I see huge economic benefits in the regeneration project that that has created, but that is not so in terms of creativ…” | 88 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “How do you respond to the concern that the words misinformation and disinformation are themselves contested, and that a new purpose would and could create risks for the BBC?” | 29 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “You have mentioned some of the benefits that AI could have for journalism. Is there anything else from which the BBC could harness the benefits?” | 25 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “My last question, as we are short of time, is on the Government’s proposal to ensure that PSM news content is given prominence on social media platforms, which Stewart mentioned. Do you have anything else to add?” | 37 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “Stewart, do you have anything to add?” | 7 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “I want to drill down into the challenges of digital media. The new Reuters Institute report suggests that consumers, especially the under-30s, are increasingly getting their news from social media platforms. Does the BBC have a particular role to play in delivering news and information in a more polarised world? Jessic…” | 56 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “I want to drill down into the challenges of digital media. The new Reuters Institute report suggests that consumers, especially the under-30s, are increasingly getting their news from social media platforms. Does the BBC have a particular role to play in delivering news and information in a more polarised world? Jessic…” | 56 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “You have mentioned some of the benefits that AI could have for journalism. Is there anything else from which the BBC could harness the benefits?” | 25 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “Fascinating. As politicians, we speak to a lot of people, and sometimes you can guess what algorithms our constituents are on based on the feedback we get. Should the BBC be doing more to reach younger people with news and information? And if so, what?” | 45 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “Fascinating. As politicians, we speak to a lot of people, and sometimes you can guess what algorithms our constituents are on based on the feedback we get. Should the BBC be doing more to reach younger people with news and information? And if so, what?” | 45 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “Stewart, do you have anything to add?” | 7 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “My last question, as we are short of time, is on the Government’s proposal to ensure that PSM news content is given prominence on social media platforms, which Stewart mentioned. Do you have anything else to add?” | 37 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “Okay. How would it work if what qualifies as licensable content is widened out to include any other broadcaster, video on demand, streamers and video-sharing platforms? Do you see that connection?” | 31 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “Thank you, Helen. You have also answered my second question, which is great. Do you have anything to add, Dylan?” | 20 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “Do you see it as a vehicle for exploiting the BBC brand overseas and amplifying some of your shows?” | 19 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “The BBC wants BBC Commercial to have an increased borrowing limit. Would you support that?” | 15 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “Do you see it as a vehicle for exploiting the BBC brand overseas and amplifying some of your shows?” | 19 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “I just have to say that I have got no money.” | 11 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Culture, Media and Sport Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 140) “The Government Green Paper asked whether a licence fee payer could be asked to enter their licence details to access iPlayer. Do you see that as viable? I will start with David.” | 32 |