At select committee, Damian asked Channel 4 about public service broadcasting’s role in a world of global media giants. The government has confirmed a consultation into whether to privatise the ad-funded channel:
Seeing the Chancellor’s team line up with her on Downing Street reminded me of my own spell as a junior minister at the Treasury, at the Budget and Autumn Statement.My role at that time was focussed on areas such as alcohol and gambling duties, and energy policy.
