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GB News can continue to use politicians as presenters, says Ofcom

Ofcom warns broadcasters that using politicians as presenters during election periods must uphold due impartiality or face statutory sanctions.
Ofcom found GB News in breach for having Conservative MPs as newsreaders.
Broadcasters are reminded to maintain due impartiality before the general election to comply with Rule 6.6 of the Code.

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BBC News

Channels warned over political hosts before election

TV and radio stations face fines if they break impartiality rules in the general election campaign.

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

GB News can continue to use politicians as presenters, says Ofcom

‘No clear consensus’ from British public for outright ban on likes of Jacob Rees-Mogg hosting showsUK politics – latest updatesGB News can continue to use politicians as presenters, after the media regulator Ofcom concluded the British public does not want to ban the likes of Jacob Rees-Mogg and Lee Anderson from hosting programmes on news channels.Cristina Nicolotti Squires, the Ofcom executive responsible for broadcast regulation, said that wh…

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Lee Anderson blasts Nick Robinson as Ofcom refuses to ban politician presenters

BBC star presenter Nick Robinson has fumed at Ofcom after they suggested they won't ban politicians as presenters on rival channels.

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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Liverpool Echo

Ofcom issues warning to broadcasters over politicians presenting TV shows

The regulator has issued new guidance on the issue

10 days ago·Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Ofcom issues warning over politician presenters ahead of general election

Ofcom has warned broadcasters using politicians as presenters that “the highest level of due impartiality applies during election periods” and breaches could result in “statutory sanctions”.

10 days ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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