Ofcom has claimed it was just an “administrative error” that led to a delay in releasing data showing viewers now trust GB News more than the BBC. Even though it has been publishing this data annually for years without a hitch…
Usually the figures are published in full alongside a boring press release. It took a specific request from GB News itself to twist Ofcom’s arm into releasing this year’s results, which co-conspirators can find above…
Ofcom’s spokesman insisted it was a silly little mistake:
“An administrative error led to a short delay in publishing the underlying data for this year’s report, which we corrected as soon as we became aware. More broadly, not all of the vast amounts of data we produce can be included in the main report, which focused on our key findings.”
If the data had found GB News was dead last, what are the odds Ofcom would have just forgotten to include it? And then have the gall to claim not all the data can end up in the main report?
Asked by Lobby hacks about his past comments on Trump (“any UK politician who gave Trump the time of day should be ashamed right now”) Burnham was blithe:
“Politicians say things throughout their career, but now the important thing is to focus on the moment you are in.”
Were it so easy…