Ofcom's recent rulings against GB News have sparked controversy, with accusations of bias and censorship. Critics claim that the regulator, which includes several ex-BBC employees, is suppressing free speech and political discourse. Various figures, including Carole Malone, Steven Barrett, and Mark Oaten, have criticized Ofcom's decisions, suggesting a left-wing media influence. The issue has raised concerns about the impact on democracy and media freedom, particularly in the context of the upcoming general election.
I'm proud to back @GBNEWS against @Ofcom, the most important shakeup since Brexit. #peoplepower https://t.co/qSQcRzM9Cx
In other news, this is a significant legal challenge by GB News against the Offcommunists. It cannot be right that there is a constant attrition against one broadcaster for daring to reach audiences that the Established broadcasters do not. This bias must be challenged to protect…
Ofcom’s latest ruling against GB News is outrageous. Apparently, letting undecided voters put the prime minister on the spot is a ‘serious’ breach of impartiality. This is an insult to viewers’ intelligence, says Andrew Tettenborn https://t.co/TWYxqLuq3Q
Ofcom’s war on GB News is all about snobbery. It thinks viewers can’t be trusted to hear views that cut against the grain of the metropolitan elite. It holds TV viewers and voters in contempt, says Andrew Tettenborn https://t.co/TWYxqLuq3Q
'Has Ofcom lost the plot?' Ex-Lib Dem chair @markoaten Mark Oaten blasts 'ludicrous ruling' https://t.co/PrEvRmj47Y
Ofcom's judgement on @GBNEWS is questionable. Keir Starmer was also invited to take part in a similar programme for balance, but this was not taken into full account by Ofcom. It should never be possible for one politician to veto another's appearance. https://t.co/foHweiigSm
Ofcom has been nobbled by the left wing media blob who are jealous of GBNews’s appeal. https://t.co/ljfNqQMVwV
"Ofcom is broken. Yesterday's bizarre ruling shows the regulator's bias," writes Steven Barrett https://t.co/hAIjZ5UOKD
Ofcom's chilling GB News ruling threatens the principles of a free democracy - it should concern us all Freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the ability of voters to interrogate their politicians is under threat from Ofcom The upcoming general election will be decided by… https://t.co/qZiqRyDT6g
ICYMI: ’10 out of 14 members on the Ofcom content board are ex-BBC employees.’ Carole Malone accuses Ofcom of being bias towards the BBC, following their ruling that the GB News People's Forum breached guidelines. https://t.co/6QmrGy3bK9