Nigel Farage erupts at move to ban GB News from Welsh Parliament TVs
Nigel Farage blasts decision to ban GB News from Senedd TVs
Nigel Farage blasted a “totalitarian” move after GB News was banned from the Welsh Parliament’s internal television system.
A spokesman for the Senedd’s presiding officer Elin Jones said the channel was removed following a broadcast that was “contrary to our Parliament’s values”.
Although the decision was taken by the Senedd, the GB News presenter hit out at Mark Drakeford’s Government.
He said: “This shows just how awful the Welsh Labour administration is. They are totalitarian in their thinking and behaviour.
“Is this what lies in store for the whole of the UK under Starmer?”
The decision to ban GB news will be considered by the Senedd’s cross-party commission at a later date, with the channel still available online.
The spokesman for Ms Jones said: “GB News has been removed from the Senedd’s internal television system following a recent broadcast that was deliberately offensive, demeaning to public debate and contrary to our parliament’s values.
“There are now several ongoing Ofcom investigations into the channel.
“The commission will discuss the issue at a future meeting, and staff and members who wish to view GB News will still be able to do so online in the Senedd.”
Actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox was sacked by GB News earlier this month following comments he made on-air about a female journalist.
The move has also been criticised by Conservative politicians.
Welsh Tory leader Andrew RT Davies said: “This is a disgraceful decision. It’s censorship. Pure and simple.”
Welsh Secretary David TC Davies accused Mr Drakeford’s administration of imposing a “blanket ban” on the station on Senedd televisions, branding it “appalling”.
He added: “Plurality of the media is crucial to ensure a functioning democracy.”
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