Ofcom is having a field day today, their latest probe into their favourite target GB News and their panel with Rishi Sunak. They’ve announced that after over 500 complaints, they are investigating GB News‘ People’s Forum: The Prime Minister. They say they’re investigating a potential breach of:

Rules 5.11 and 5.12 of its Broadcasting Code, which provide additional due impartiality requirements for programmes dealing with matters of major political controversy and major matters relating to current public policy.”  

Ofcom urgently needs to clarify their regulations as the political broadcasting landscape changes. Channels are still in limbo about what exactly will be allowed during the election campaign, in terms of politicians appearing on news channels…

The investigation announced today focuses on impartiality – arguing that no alternative view was offered during Sunak’s recent town hall appearance on GB News. The best way to balance it would surely be for Keir Starmer to accept their invite…