"Journalism is the lifeblood of democracy. Journalists are guardians of democratic values. This year, I fought tooth and nail for the honour of serving our country as prime minister, and at every step of the way, I was robustly held to account by determined, incisive and irrepressible members of the fourth estate."
"All around the world, journalists put themselves at risk in defence of those values. Journalists such as the Ukrainian Victoria Roshchyna, who brought us the horrific story of Mariupol and is now dead in Russian custody, illustrate the true cost of journalism in conflict zones."
"For all the prophecies of doom about the future of news, there are more than 900 local and national news titles in the UK, which represents an extraordinary strength. The British news industry reaches more than 80% of the population, a testament to its vitality and relevance."
"While thankfully there is no direct threat to press freedoms in our country, we must remain vigilant so that the growing power of digital technology does not begin to chip away at them, particularly as artificial intelligence begins to transform our economy and way of life."
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