Breaking GB News: Ofcom Investigates
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09/28/23
•35m
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The media regulator Ofcom has announced it will investigate the Dan Wootton Tonight show on GB News after a sexism row sparked 7,300 complaints. Adam and Chris sit down with GB News presenter Nana Akua to discuss the last 24 hours and the nature of impartiality rules.
Also, Asa Bennett, a former adviser to Liz Truss, joins us to discuss what it was like writing a conference speech for the former prime minister ahead of the Conservative Party Conference. He sits alongside former transport secretary Justine Greening, who gives us her thoughts on whether HS2 should go ahead.
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Today’s Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming and Chris Mason. It was made by George Dabby with Sam McLaren and Miranda Slade. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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