STV cuts a serious blow to Scotland’s media landscape
The Scottish Greens stand in solidarity with workers at STV following the announcement of significant cuts to the workforce.
The party’s culture spokesperson, Patrick Harvie, said:
“These cuts are a serious blow to Scotland’s media landscape and will create a great deal of uncertainty and anxiety for workers and their families.
“At a time where misinformation is running rampant, it is crucial that we have good quality and objective news sources that we can rely on at both a national and regional level. STV has done that for homes all across our country.
“It doesn’t help that STV were in Parliament only last week offering MSPs their commitment to protecting news, current affairs as well as drama and entertainment, and painting an optimistic picture of the future. To do that just a week before this hugely damaging announcement is no way to build trust.
“Our solidarity is with all of the journalists, producers and workers at STV and everyone who is enriching our media. With recent cuts announced by Reach and others, these are difficult times for an industry that is needed more than ever.”