## GB News Slams Ofcom Ruling, Citing Attack on Free Media
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GB News Condemns Ofcom Ruling, Calls it “Alarming Attack on Free Press
London, UK – GB News has strongly criticized Ofcom’s recent ruling against the channel, describing it as an “alarming development” that undermines the principles of free media.
The ruling stems from Ofcom’s investigation into GB News’ “People’s Forum: The Prime Minister” program, which aired in December 2021. Ofcom found that the program violated its impartiality rules by failing to present a broad range of viewpoints and allowing the Prime Minister to make unchallenged statements.
In response, GB News released a lengthy statement expressing its profound disappointment and concern. The channel maintains that the program allowed the public to engage directly with their elected officials, a vital function of any free and democratic society.
“Ofcom’s threat to punish a news organization for enabling people to challenge their own Prime Minister strikes at the heart of democracy at a time when it could not be more vital,” the statement reads.
GB News argues that due impartiality was ensured through the audience’s questions and the Prime Minister’s responses, as well as the presenter’s attempts to facilitate discussion. However, Ofcom found that these measures were insufficient and that the Prime Minister was given an excessive amount of time and space to promote his own agenda.
The channel also claims that it made “significant efforts” to mitigate potential compliance risks, but acknowledges that additional steps could have been taken.
GB News has vowed to carefully consider the implications of the ruling and to explore all options for challenging it. The channel stresses its commitment to providing a platform for diverse viewpoints and believes that the Ofcom ruling represents an unacceptable attempt to stifle dissenting voices.