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UK ‘an outlier in Europe’ for letting Farage and other politicians present TV shows

The Guardian UK Friday 16 October 2026, 06:00 UTC By Michael Savage Media editor 1 min read
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Analysis of countries’ broadcasting rules confirms Ofcom code is highly unusual, amid concerns about impartialityThe UK has been confirmed as an outlier in Europe for allowing Nigel Farage and other serving politicians to present TV shows covering current affairs, according to an unprecedented analysis of broadcasting rules. Farage is one of a series of Reform UK figures who are permitted to present shows on the rightwing network GB News. The Reform MP Lee Anderson and former candidate Matt...

Analysis of countries’ broadcasting rules confirms Ofcom code is highly unusual, amid concerns about impartiality

The UK has been confirmed as an outlier in Europe for allowing Nigel Farage and other serving politicians to present TV shows covering current affairs, according to an unprecedented analysis of broadcasting rules.

Farage is one of a series of Reform UK figures who are permitted to present shows on the rightwing network GB News. The Reform MP Lee Anderson and former candidate Matt Goodwin also have regular slots on the channel.

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