Ofcom to investigate GB News and TalkTV over impartiality rules
by Jim Waterson Media editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6CNX0)
Rightwing TV channels' use of politicians as presenters comes under scrutiny following complaints
Ofcom has launched investigations into GB News and TalkTV as the media regulator struggles to handle how rightwing television channels are employing serving politicians as presenters.
GB News and TalkTV's willingness to push opinionated television news in a manner not traditionally seen on British television has left Ofcom playing catch-up, trying to apply a broadcast code written in a different era dominated by the BBC and ITV.
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