GB News has been embroiled in controversy following an Ofcom ruling that has ignited a debate on bias and the involvement of politicians in media. Critics, including GB News itself, have accused Ofcom of bias, especially highlighting the contrast in treatment between GB News and LBC, which has historically featured Labour politicians without similar scrutiny. The controversy has been intensified by the Welsh Senedd's decision to ban GB News, a move described as 'disturbing' by GB News presenter Bev Turner. The channel has garnered support from figures such as Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer and Nigel Farage, who have criticized the Ofcom ruling as 'overtly political'. The debate also includes mentions of Tory Politicians Jacob Rees Mogg and '30p Lee', the latter being acquired by Richard Tice for £400K, and comments from Charlie Peters about a far-left media event calling for the shutdown of GB News. Michael Crick's call for the channel's shutdown has been noted as well. The controversy encapsulates broader themes of media freedom, political bias, and the regulatory environment in the UK.
‘GB News does a fantastic job’ - Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer defends broadcaster after Ofcom ruling https://t.co/fiFLQuONal
‘GB News does a fantastic job.’ Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer defends GB News after ‘chilling’ Ofcom ruling. https://t.co/JCNGYddo5w
Nigel Farage rages at Ofcom’s ‘overtly political’ People’s Channel ruling: ‘GB News will fight like hell!’ https://t.co/OieNsq2CKO
Attacked by the Left…..attacked by XR……attacked by Ofcom. @GBNEWS is clearly doing something right.
I see @GBNEWS have been sanctioned for employing Conservative politicians. https://t.co/oyGZrW7iFo
Fair point but LBC also have Conservative presenters and Radio is not TV news. https://t.co/YVQmyj78AI
LBC don't face sanctions for David Lammy, Angela Rayner, Chris Bryant...why should GB news? https://t.co/AjTC7hFvRd
Until OFCOM starts fining divisive propaganda channels like GB News MORE than they can afford, I don't want to hear from them.
'They don't even watch the channel!' Charlie Peters speaks out on far-left media event calling for GB News to be shut down - 'called us fascist news network' https://t.co/0f9JkJTMUH
'They think you don't know better!' Bev Turner blood boils over far-left media event calling for end of GB News 'just cowards!' https://t.co/qn8JX8whxe
'Disturbing!' Bev Turner hits out in fierce debate on Welsh Senedd ban of GB News: 'Makes my blood run cold!' https://t.co/Wty7WjZgLK
‘What did get an applause was Michael Crick calling for us to be shut down.’ ‘Even though he’s regularly on the channel?!’ Charlie Peters joins Bev and Andrew to discuss GB News being branded ‘a problem.’ https://t.co/HhTbujNohD
LBC has been the Labour Broadcasting Corporation for many years, Ofcom has never had a problem. That ought to tell you all you need to know.
So @GBNEWS have finally grown a spine and realised that appeasement doesn’t work. Too late chaps. You should have stood your ground. Rather than be hoisted by your own petard. https://t.co/8AJ6oKPax9
So @GBNEWS have finally realised that appeasement doesn’t work. Too late chaps. You should have stood your ground. Rather than be hoisted by your own petard. https://t.co/8AJ6oKPax9
Pleased to see GB News robustly fight back against Ofcom’s blatant bias here. https://t.co/svVR9tdJmF
Ofcom finds GB News shows eaturing Tory Politicians Jacob Rees Mogg (proroguer of @UKParliament, liar to the late Queen, liar fellow Trump & Steve Bannon ❤️ Boris Johnson's chum) & 30p Lee now ex Tory MP fired for Islamophobia acquired by Richard Tice for £400K? Are full of 🐂💩 https://t.co/soNOsfculu
‘The idea that a group of politicians would be so upset that they would ban a whole output of political debate is disturbing.’ Bev Turner says it ‘makes her blood run cold’ that the Welsh Senedd have put a ban on GB News. https://t.co/1tyjv1lkjT
I see Ofcom once again continue their constant attrition against GB News. This time on politicians hosting shows. Where was the outcry over the years when LBC shows have been fronted by Labour politicians? Is it only ever a problem when the politicians are Conservatives? https://t.co/5b2VM836gx