Ofcom Investigates Sunak's GB News Session
The probe centers on whether the broadcast met impartiality rules after over 500 complaints.
- Ofcom has launched an investigation into Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Q&A session on GB News, focusing on due impartiality requirements.
- The investigation was prompted by around 500 complaints regarding the broadcast, which aired on February 12, 2024.
- During the event, Sunak was questioned on various topics including migration, the NHS, and his Rwanda policy.
- Complainants allege that the broadcast lacked alternative viewpoints, violating broadcasting rules on impartiality.
- This investigation adds to a series of impartiality issues GB News has faced, including a previous breach found in an interview with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.