GB News Slams Ofcom’s ‘Attack on Free Speech’
Ofcom has slapped GB News with a £100,000 fine over its show “The People’s Forum: The Prime Minister,” claiming there was a breach of impartiality because the audience didn’t represent a “wide range of significant views.” Clearly, they overlooked one passionate audience member who wasn’t shy about holding Sunak accountable for his handling of the Covid vaccines. Starmer was also offered the opportunity to participate in a GB News forum, though turned it down…
GB News CEO Angelos Frangopoulos slammed the decision, stating:
“The announcement by Ofcom to impose sanctions upon GB News in relation to the People’s Forum is a direct attack on free speech and journalism in the United Kingdom. We believe these sanctions are unnecessary, unfair and unlawful…At the People’s Channel we will continue to fearlessly champion freedom; for our viewers, for our listeners, and for everyone in the United Kingdom. As we have all seen, this is needed more than ever.”
What’s even more absurd is that Ofcom only received 547 complaints about the GB News show. Compare that to the jaw-dropping 16,812 complaints over the Good Morning Britain show which saw presenter Ed Balls giving his wife Yvette Cooper an easy ride. Ofcom didn’t even bat an eye to that one.
Meanwhile, the High Court has already allowed GB News to legally challenge Big Brother Ofcom’s ruling. Angelos added:
“The sanction proposed by Ofcom is therefore still subject to that legal challenge. The plan to sanction GB News flies in the face of Ofcom’s duty to act fairly, lawfully and proportionately to safeguard free speech, particularly political speech and on matters of public interest.”
The underdog is ready to put up a strong fight against the regulator…
