Scottish Labour MSP Katherine Sangster launched a motion in the Scottish Parliament pushing for financial support for local journalism, which has been backed by MSPs from across the political spectrum. Sangster said: “Local journalists and news providers are an invaluable part of our communities. Scottish LibDem MSP Liam McArthur asked in a written parliamentary question what the Scottish Government has planned to establish a local news fund. It comes amid a crisis of local journalism in Scotland. The open letter has been signed by journalists, academics, local residents, and editors and publishers at local publications.