Richard Tice, Ed Balls Clash on GMB Over Nationalising British Steel

A heated exchange unfolded on Good Morning Britain between former shadow chancellor Ed Balls and Reform UK MP Richard Tice, with Balls pressing Tice for a cost estimate on nationalizing British Steel—an answer Tice repeatedly failed to provide, leading to accusations of evasion. The discussion also saw tensions rise when Balls compared Tice to Labour leader Keir Starmer, which Tice called 'insulting,' insisting Reform UK is distinct from both Labour and the Conservatives, though he noted some policy similarities with Tony Blair. Throughout the interview, both Balls and co-host Susanna Reid challenged Tice on Reform UK's policies and polling prospects ahead of local elections, resulting in frequent interruptions and a chaotic debate. The confrontational tone and lack of clear answers from Tice prompted Reid to urge him to respond directly, while Balls objected to being patronized during the exchange.