Ofcom said the claims were 'materially misleading' because of the way the data was presented to viewers
Ofcom has ruled that former GB News host, Mark Steyn broke broadcasting rules during a programme about Covid-19 vaccines. Following the ruling and the production of a 20-page document that explains the breach and Ofcom's decision, the news channel was found to have made 'potentially harmful and materially misleading" claims.
Ofcom said that: "We have been consistently clear that, under our rules, broadcasters are free to transmit programmes which may be considered controversial and challenging, or which question statistics or other evidence produced by governments or other official sources. It can clearly be in the public interest to do so. However, with this editorial freedom comes an obligation to ensure that, when portraying factual matters, audiences are not materially misled.
According to the Express, Mark Steyn quit has his role at GB News. In a report published on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the publication said that Steyn had resigned from his presenting role after he claimed the broadcaster said he would be financially responsible for any potential Ofcom fines.
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