24-04-2024, 11:30 AM
It's hard to see this as anything other than a definition of rules of engagement for GBNews.
www.ofcom.org.uk
The summary is that, while there's no reason to not use politicians on a news channel, they must not be in any position that implies that they are acting in an impartial, distanced manner on any news item - purely the current affairs side. I don't think there's anything new here, just a clear restatement for all parties.
The moratorium on any campaigning politician appearing as a presenter also remains, but that's not news either.
www.ofcom.org.uk
The summary is that, while there's no reason to not use politicians on a news channel, they must not be in any position that implies that they are acting in an impartial, distanced manner on any news item - purely the current affairs side. I don't think there's anything new here, just a clear restatement for all parties.
The moratorium on any campaigning politician appearing as a presenter also remains, but that's not news either.