Michael Grade, former chair of Ofcom, stated that critics of GB News are part of a 'liberal, Islington consensus' aiming to restrict free expression. He argued that the broadcaster gives a voice to the 'white majority' often ignored in public debate, a concept he linked to the success of Reform UK.
Former Ofcom chair Michael Grade defended GB News, stating broadcasters are 'embarrassed' by its coverage of the 'majority agenda.' Critics, including former Ofcom director Chris Banatvala, dispute his claims, arguing Ofcom failed to apply consistent regulatory standards to GB News.
Reversal of decision on first showing comes after complaints about failure to challenge US president’s claimsOfcom is to investigate whether GB News breached broadcasting rules with a second showing of its interview with Donald Trump after complaints that the US president’s claims about climate change, Islam and immigration had gone unchallenged.A series of complaints were made over the interview, which the presenter Bev Turner conducted last November. Continue reading...
Winston Marshall, son of GB News co-owner Paul Marshall and former Mumford & Sons member turned rightwing influencer, appeared on Fox News to propose building a mined "floating wall" across the English Channel to stop small boat crossings. The proposal came during discussion of a new £660m UK-France deal to tackle crossings, which Marshall said made him "pretty angry". He claimed the idea might sound "ridiculous" but should be explored after £1bn spent over six years on deterrence. The Dover Strait is the world's busiest shipping lane.
Sophie Corcoran, a GB News commentator, is suing the 10,000 Interns Foundation for racial discrimination after being rejected from a programme restricted to black and minority ethnic people. The £14.80-an-hour internship was run with the Bar Council. Corcoran claims she lost an employment opportunity because she is white, citing the Equality Act. The charity says its scheme is lawful positive action under sections 158 and 159 of the Equality Act. The case has been backed by Restore Britain MP Rupert Lowe, while the charity fears the lawsuit could threaten its future.
