Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 9 November 2023.
Humza Yousaf
Scottish National Party
Yes, I whole-heartedly agree with that. Reports of any job losses are, of course, concerning, especially for the workers involved and their families. More than that, in this particular case, we know that a free, vibrant and independent press is the very bedrock of a functioning democracy. We want to do all that we can to support the sustainability and diversity of journalism in Scotland, so I urge media organisations to invest in the quality journalism that is so important in an open society and not to make the cuts that have been reported, which Rona Mackay is right to raise.