Job reductions at news publisher Reach plc
Tabled 10 September 2025 by Rebecca Long Bailey
That this House recognises the skill and experience of journalists across Reach titles in the UK and Ireland; notes with alarm and dismay plans announced on 10 September 2025 proposing 321 editorial redundancies; urges the publisher to recognise the detrimental impact of huge swathes of cuts on journalists and journalism; further recognises that the proposals include plans to create new roles, but notes this will still leave a significant shortfall in editorial posts; further notes that cuts include large numbers at The Mirror where the title’s editorial line champions journalism, providing a distinct, unique voice amid today’s media landscape; also recognises that the hollowing out of titles and their specialist writers serves as a disservice to audiences; regrets that proposals will see an exodus of experienced journalists dedicated to their work across regional and national titles and is concerned about the use of artificial intelligence to replace journalists’ jobs despite being no substitute for their talent and expertise; and further urges Reach leadership to engage meaningfully with the National Union of Journalists to minimise the impact of cuts, and urgently consider sustainable approaches that protects the company's public interest journalism upholding UK democracy.
Signatories (27)
- Rebecca Long Bailey Sponsor
- Kim Johnson
- Siân Berry
- Adrian Ramsay
- Andrew George
- Dr Ellie Chowns
- Apsana Begum
- Kate Osborne
- Bell Ribeiro-Addy
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Ann Davies
- Llinos Medi
- Ben Lake
- Tom Gordon
- Peter Lamb
- Olivia Blake
- Patricia Ferguson
- Vicky Foxcroft
- David Mundell
- Daisy Cooper
- Ian Lavery
- Chris Law
- Neil Duncan-Jordan
- Carla Denyer
- Rachael Maskell
- Pete Wishart
- Ian Byrne