Written question asked by Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Twycross (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

GB News

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Ofcom's performance in applying its requirements on impartiality and balance to GB News.

Answer: It is vital that broadcast news is duly accurate and impartial, and that when breaches of Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code are found, appropriate action is taken. Ofcom is accountable to Parliament for the regulation of broadcasters, and the government does not intervene in Ofcom’s operational decisions. Nevertheless, the Secretary of State believes navigating our media landscape has become more complicated by a blurring of fact and polemic. The Secretary of State is therefore exploring what action can be taken in this space, to ensure that audiences know whether what they are watching is fact or opinion.

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