Overview

• Sky News apologised unreservedly, removed the interview from its platforms, and began an immediate review of guest booking and vetting processes.
• The program will shift to pre-recorded episodes after sources said no senior editors vetted Sunday’s guest, who was cut off about a minute into his appearance.
• Host Freya Leach delivered a full apology on The Late Debate on Monday night, and she and her junior producer are expected to remain in their roles.
• Despite removal by the network, Ryan Williams reposted the clip to Instagram where it drew more than 200,000 likes, with far-right figures including Tommy Robinson amplifying it.
• Williams wore raw bacon and made anti-Islam remarks, including a false claim about Birmingham’s demographics, and Sky said he was initially invited to comment on the Charlie Kirk assassination.