23-07-2023, 04:54 PM
(23-07-2023, 04:02 PM)UTVLifer Wrote: I would suspect that the current editorial lean will be put under an increasing strain next year once the months of build-up to the US election begins, especially if (as looks likely) Rishi holds off on a GE until next autumn as well.
I saw an article this weekend that suggested Sunak will delay until November.
We could see the US and UK elections either being held in the same week, or within weeks if each other.
If this happens, I suspect next September & October we'll have the international channel getting the 'professional' presentation from the studio, with the UK stream stuck on a noisy balcony in front of a dull background for two months, to handle the inevitable opt outs that will be needed to cover campaign announcements, speeches & other UK specific election developments, whilst the international channel is focussed on the US election.