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trike action over two days in June by NUJ BBC Local members had significant impact on programming, as part of the dispute


against the corporation’s plans to cut local programming by half, making many popular presenters redundant, and forcing local stations to share content across larger regional areas. A lobby of Parliament and event in the House of Commons generated huge support from MPs and peers from all political parties who were given the opportunity to meet reps from their local BBC radio station. Tis week, MPs added support during a backbench debate. Te #KeepBBCLocalRadio campaign has won huge support from councillors, charities, Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood and many of the 5.2m loyal radio listeners who have writen to Tim Davie, BBC director general, telling him to change his plans. Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general


secretary, called for the BBC to “pause and engage with listeners and politicians across the political spectrum who are all calling for a different approach”. Branches should invite their local BBC radio rep to a meeting, write to the director general and keep up to date with the campaign.


CAMPAIGN


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