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Ofcom to investigate GB News and TalkTV over impartiality rules (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm American, so I don't understand why the UK has a 'Ministry of Truth' telling networks what kind of programming they are allowed to have.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I'm American

Here we go.

so I don’t understand why the UK has a ‘Ministry of Truth’

Ofcom aren't a ministry of truth, they're not affiliated with the government in any way. They are an independent regulatory body. Surely as an American you're familiar with your own FCC, yes? They serve the same function.

As for the content of the article itself, I agree that Ofcom should investigate. I don't see the problem having clear lines between politicians and news anchors. I actually don't think a politician should have any additional job or career that could cause a conflict of interest.

Edit: After perusing your comment history you're clearly a homophobic, transphobic climate change denier who just loves posting in communities you disagree with to engage in bad faith arguments. Thus I want nothing more to do with you and have blocked you.