Plaid Cymru will work towards the devolution of powers over broadcasting, including powers to regulate, supervise and ensure accountability for broadcasting and communications in Wales.
As an interim step, ahead of the devolution of these powers, we will move forward with plans to establish a Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority for Wales, to protect and strengthen local and national public service media platforms in Wales.
We will build on existing public supports for journalism in Wales, including the Public Interest Journalism Fund and dedicated Senedd reporter post – exploring options for sustainable long-term funding mechanisms and the designation of public interest journalism as a public service, to protect high-quality news provision across Wales.
We will also support training pathways and professional protection for journalists, and promote media literacy and ethical approaches to emerging technologies affecting news production and distribution.