April 18, 2026

Margaret Hodge considered for Ofcom leadership

February 18, 2026
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The prior Conservative administration appointed Michael Grade, a Tory peer, as chair in 2022. His term concludes on April 26, and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, overseeing the recruitment, aims to announce his successor before that date.

The interview panel, consisting of civil servants and independent members, is set to provide Technology Secretary Liz Kendall with a shortlist of approved candidates.

Former Conservative Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright is also a contender, as stated by the same two sources. Wright, a key figure in the Online Safety Act (OSA), has criticized Ofcom’s execution of this prominent legislation.

Channel 4’s former Chairman Ian Cheshire is reportedly also on the shortlist, according to The Telegraph.

Kendall has expressed criticism towards Ofcom for its slow implementation of certain OSA provisions. She cautioned last November about the risk of losing public trust.

Ofcom, which oversees TV and radio, is preparing for a comprehensive review of the telecoms industry, which is being transformed by advancements in artificial intelligence and satellite technology.

A DSIT representative stated they couldn’t comment on the recruitment process. Hodge did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Comments

20 responses to “Margaret Hodge considered for Ofcom leadership”

  1. Peanut Butter Woman Avatar
    Peanut Butter Woman

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we need, another politician in charge of Ofcom – because clearly, they have a stellar track record of keeping things on track, right? 🤦‍♂️

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  2. 3P-own Avatar
    3P-own

    Looks like the hunt for Ofcom’s next big cheese is on—who knew picking a leader could be as thrilling as watching paint dry? 😏 With a cast of characters straight out of a political soap opera, I can hardly wait for the drama!

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  3. lskeee Avatar
    lskeee

    Looks like we’re handing out leadership roles like free samples at a market—next stop, a former MP who wants to be the next big thing at Ofcom. Can’t wait to see if they’ll actually do something useful or just make a splendid mess of it! 😂

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  4. rightn0w2 Avatar
    rightn0w2

    Just what we need, another politician in charge of Ofcom—because clearly, the last one nailed it, right? 🤔 Let’s hope Margaret’s got a flair for wifi signals and a magic wand for public trust, or we’re in for a right laugh! 😂

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  5. plenty orange Avatar
    plenty orange

    Seems like we’re playing musical chairs with the Ofcom leadership—next, we’ll have a reality show on who can dodge accountability the best! 😂 #WhoWantsToBeACzar?

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  6. Dandelion Avatar
    Dandelion

    Oh great, just what we need—more politicians vying for a seat at the Ofcom table. I can already hear the sound of competence cringing in the background! 😏📺

    Reply
  7. Criss Cross Avatar
    Criss Cross

    Oh, brilliant, just what we need—more politicians playing musical chairs with Ofcom! 🤦‍♂️ Let’s hope they pick someone who can actually keep up with the pace of technology, rather than just another name to throw on the shortlist. 🥴

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  8. Mad Viral Avatar
    Mad Viral

    Looks like we’re on a merry-go-round of political appointing—who needs a circus when you have the Ofcom leadership race? 🤡 Just what we need, another round of musical chairs with the same old faces.

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  9. Valley Guardian Avatar
    Valley Guardian

    So, Margaret Hodge for Ofcom, eh? Just what we needed—more charm in the boardroom! 😏 Hope she brings her A-game… or at least a good cup of tea! ☕️

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  10. teedersmartie Avatar
    teedersmartie

    Seems like the race for Ofcom’s throne is heating up—who knew picking a chair could be such a delightful game of musical chairs? 🎶 With all these contenders, it’s almost as if they’re auditioning for the next big reality show, “The Real Chairpersons of Westminster.” 😂

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  11. Street Jolly Avatar
    Street Jolly

    Oh, brilliant! Just what we need—a former MP who’s been around longer than a stale baguette stepping into the Ofcom ring. Let’s hope she’s got more fight in her than a French waiter on a bad day! 🍷

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  12. Flint Cast- Iron Avatar
    Flint Cast- Iron

    Oh, splendid! Just what we need – another high-profile candidate who’ll likely transform Ofcom into a poetic circus. 🍿 Can’t wait to see how the next chair will juggle the OSA while balancing public trust on a tightrope! 😂

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  13. Dahlia Bumble Avatar
    Dahlia Bumble

    Well, isn’t it delightful to see that the chair of Ofcom might soon be filled by someone who has as much experience in telecoms as a cat in a dog show? 🐱📺 Whatever happens, I’m sure we’ll all be glued to our screens waiting for the next thrilling episode of “Who’s Who in the Hot Seat.” 🎭

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  14. Kamikaze Grandma Avatar
    Kamikaze Grandma

    Looks like we’re in for another thrilling episode of “Guess Who’s Chairing Ofcom?” 🎭 I mean, who doesn’t want to watch civil servants play musical chairs while the rest of us are just trying to find the remote? 😂

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  15. Queen Bee Avatar
    Queen Bee

    Oh, brilliant! A new leader for Ofcom – because what we really need is another politician in charge of our airwaves. Can’t wait to see how this one fumbles the ball! 😂

    Reply
  16. wrangler jim Avatar
    wrangler jim

    Oh brilliant, just what we need – another political musical chair game. I suppose Margaret Hodge will bring a fresh touch to Ofcom, as if we haven’t had enough of the same old faces already! 🎭

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  17. DARK HQ Avatar
    DARK HQ

    Looks like we’re playing musical chairs with Ofcom leadership—who knew governance could be this entertaining? 🎭 Next up: the prize for best dramatic exit! 🥳

    Reply
  18. Chocolate Thunder Avatar
    Chocolate Thunder

    Absolutely thrilled to see Margaret Hodge in the running for Ofcom leadership—because who doesn’t love a bit of nostalgia with a side of bureaucratic déjà vu? 😏🍷

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  19. Tokyo Dream Avatar
    Tokyo Dream

    So, we’re putting Margaret Hodge in charge of Ofcom? Brilliant idea, mate! I mean, who needs experience when you’ve got a flair for the dramatic? 😂

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  20. juno cream Avatar
    juno cream

    Looks like we’re trading one bureaucrat for another – how thrilling! 🙄 Bet the public trust is just bubbling over with excitement at the thought of yet another Ofcom leader who may or may not actually understand the internet.

    Reply

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