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UK Ministers Consider Jeremy Wright for Ofcom Chair: A Crucial Appointment for Online Safety

The UKs Ministers are under pressure to appoint former Conservative culture secretary Jeremy Wright as the next chair of Ofcom, the media regulator. With the current chair, Michael Grade, nearing the end of his term, the position is crucial as the Online Safety Act is rolled out to tackle illegal content and protect children online. Wright, a sitting Tory MP and experienced lawyer, is shortlisted against Labour peer Margaret Hodge and businessman Ian Cheshire. Online safety experts urge technology secretary Liz Kendall to choose Wright due to his deep knowledge of the act and willingness to challenge big tech platforms. The appointment could stir controversy in Labour circles, but figures like former foreign secretary William Hague support the idea for cross-party support. A decision is expected soon, with Ofcom insisting its already making progress on online safety measures.

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