Harry and Meghan Oprah interview live: Duke of Sussex says racism was 'large part' of reason why couple left UK
Duke of Sussex says racism was large part of' decision for couple to leave UK in new clip from interview with Oprah Winfrey
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5.12pm GMT
The UK media is not bigoted and will not be swayed from its vital role holding the rich and powerful to account," according to a statement by the Society of Editors, which represents editors at national and regional titles across the UK.
Reacting to what it described as an attack" by Harry and Meghan, the industry body said it was not acceptable for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to make such claims without providing any supporting evidence.
I don't disagree w every bit of that statement - but that top line is not how some people working in our industry feel about the bigotry of some sections of the UK press aimed at *people like them*. We should vocally defend our industry but also be very aware of supporting them.
4.45pm GMT
Zac Goldsmith, minister for Pacific and the environment at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, appears to have become the first minister to comment directly on the interview.
Harry is blowing up his family," said Holdsmith, in a tweet referencing a quote which has been attributed to Prince Harry in some reports about an alleged row between him and a senior royal member of staff.
Not Buckingham Palace' - Harry's family. Harry is blowing up his family.
What Meghan wants, Meghan gets". https://t.co/2ui5anDvpg