In a world of increasing propaganda, doubts about social media content and generative A.I. impact, journalism is more vital than ever.

This was the opening message of Sarah Whitehead, the president of the Society of Editors’ at its annual conference today.

She added: ‘But it’s not enough for us to just say we’re important.

We have to be genuinely relevant to people’s lives.

And I believe that we do that by telling important stories with clarity and purpose, listening closely to what matters to our audiences, and continuing to ask tough questions to those in power.’