Ofcom Launches Investigation into GB News After 75,000 Complaints

Ofcom, the UK communications regulator, has halted six investigations into GB News and withdrew three previous breach decisions after a High Court ruling deemed those actions flawed. This decision comes amid rising scrutiny of the network following controversial comments made by comedian Josh Howie on the show 'Headliners,' which sparked over 71,000 complaints linking the LGBTQ+ community to paedophilia. Howie's remarks were criticized by activist groups, prompting Ofcom to open a new investigation into whether the program violated regulations regarding potentially offensive material. GB News chief executive Angelos Frangopoulos claimed the channel is facing a coordinated attack from far-left groups, asserting that their actions threaten free speech. The backlash against Howie's comments has triggered significant public outcry, with calls for advertisers to reconsider their affiliations with GB News. Despite the controversies, Frangopoulos views the regulator's recent decisions as a validation of the channel's editorial choices.