BBC Newsnight host Emily Maitlis last week when rapper, author and podcast host George The Poet appeared on the show to discuss the spread of anti-racist activism in the wake of the killing of George Floyd under the knee of a US police officer.
28.05.2020 - 11:57 / breakingnews.ie
Newsnight host Emily Maitlis said she has been “overwhelmed” by support from viewers as she revealed it was her decision not to appear on the show which aired after the Dominic Cummings monologue row.
The BBC ruled that the presenter’s comments on UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s chief adviser breached impartiality rules.
The 49-year-old broadcaster tweeted: “Been overwhelmed by all the kindness, messages – and support on here – and I’ve probably missed much of it.
“A big thank you from us all
BBC Newsnight host Emily Maitlis last week when rapper, author and podcast host George The Poet appeared on the show to discuss the spread of anti-racist activism in the wake of the killing of George Floyd under the knee of a US police officer.
British broadcaster Emily Maitlis returned to Newsnight for the first time since the controversy over her comments on Boris Johnson’s top aide.
Peter Andre has revealed his children are returning to school on Monday 1 June, but he doesn’t want them to.The 47 year old Mysterious Girl singer revealed he and wife Emily Andrea were divided on the decision on whether they should send their two children back to school following Boris Johnson's announcement. Peter revealed the only reason why he went with Emily’s decision is because she’s a doctor.
Jonathan Ross is among the celebrities who have tweeted their support for Emily Maitlis, after the BBC ruled that her comments about Dominic Cummings on Newsnight breached impartiality guidelines.
By Andreas Wiseman
Emily Maitlis has cleared up claims she was 'replaced' on Newsnight on Wednesday after her Dominic Cummings monologue row.
By Tom Grater
By Tom Grater
The BBC has said that its Newsnight introduction which discussed the Dominic Cummings controversy 'did not meet standards of due impartiality'.