'That includes on smart speakers, we also want to reduce regulatory burdens and costs on radio stations, but we also want to strengthen the protections for local news and content and hopefully that will help with some of these issues.' Ms Lopez said: 'We are not, via primary legislation, going to protect specific parts of the BBC, but we have a number of very important measures on radio services that we feel very strongly about including in that legislation. ![]() He said: 'Can she let us know whether that Media Bill will do anything to protect the essential BBC local radio services that many people beyond this House, not just in this House, find a very important part of the broadcasting landscape?' ![]() The presenter began working in radio back in 1980, where he gradually moved through ILR and into television by 1986.Ĭonservative MP Damian Green, the acting chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, asked if ministers planned new protections for local radio in a forthcoming Media Bill. It comes after BBC Radio Devon's David Fitzgerald experienced a 'heart issue' while presenting his morning programme - a day after he was made redundant in a 'hunger games' style round of interviews.ĭavid's wife, Queenie Fitzgerald, revealed the news on Facebook and suggested that the news might have triggered his heart problem. 'The BBC has told us that these are cost-neutral changes and they are moving resources digital and providing some additional resource in relation to original journalism, but I think this House has said many times, effectively expressed its collective opinion that these cuts are regretful and it is something we will continue to discuss with the BBC.' I know it is also very difficult for those journalists affected. 'I know that she is a very big supporter of Radio Humberside and also her local BBC television in Look North. Ms Lopez replied: 'I shall do my best to get some heads wobbling. He presented on weekdays and commentated on Hull City matches for the station. The Audio and Radio Industry Award winner called the last few months 'unnecessarily painful' before the broadcaster told him he 'won't be needed'.Ĭulture minister Julia Lopez (pictured)said she would do her best to 'get some heads wobbling' at the BBC as she noted the House of Commons considered the cuts 'regretful' Much-loved presenter David Burns announced he was leaving BBC Radio Humberside on Monday after more than 20 years as part of the broadcaster's cuts. We are supporting staff and working closely with them through this process.' 'Can I ask the ministers to do what Burnsy would suggest and get BBC managers to give their heads a wobble and sort this out?'Ī BBC spokesperson said: 'This is simply not true. 'It is easier to get a meeting with the Prime Minister than it is with the director-general. She added: 'This is basically the end of local public service radio which is irreplaceable and the BBC management won't listen. ![]() 'The rest now are facing gagging clauses and fear of losing their redundancy pay if they speak out.' 'Local radio content will end at 2pm each day, there is no coverage at weekends, local presenters including ones like Burnsy (David Burns) have had to reapply for their jobs, and only one was successful. BBC Radio Devon's David Fitzgerald (pictured) experienced a 'heart issue' while presenting his morning programme - a day after he was made redundant in a 'hunger games' style round of interviews
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