GMB halted for BBC and Labour breaking alerts – and it’s bad news for both
Good Morning Britain was interrupted by presenters Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid for two breaking updates.
Good Morning Britain came to an abrupt halt as Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid aired a breaking news update. Tuesday's (November 11) programme was interrupted for an announcement regarding the BBC. The broadcaster has faced mounting criticism after a recent Panorama episode aired an edited version of Donald Trump’s speech, which appeared to show the former US President inciting the 2021 Capitol Hill riot.
In the middle of the ITV show, Susanna informed viewers that Lisa Nandy was expected to make a statement about the ongoing controversy surrounding the BBC. Susanna said: "Breaking news for you this morning. The Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is expected to give a statement to MPs this afternoon of the BBC crisis and the threat of a billion dollar lawsuit from the US President Donald Trump.
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"At the BBC, bosses have called an all staff meeting to reassure the corporation's 21,000 workers about the organisation's future."
Richard added: "Despite admitting to an error of judgement in its editing of the president's speech, the BBC chair Samir Shah has defended the BBC's wider journalism which he described as their 'sacred job'."
Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for at least $1bn over the edit of the speech if it does not meet a series of demands by Friday.
Moments after Susanna and Richard received the latest update from Jonathan Swaine, they handed over to Ranvir Singh to deliver the rest of the day’s headlines.
However, Ranvir’s segment was soon interrupted by another breaking news alert, this time bringing bad news for the Labour government.
The presenter announced that unemployment has risen to 5% in the three months to September, showing signs the jobs market has weakened.
It is a huge blow for the Chancellor ahead of her Budget, where she is expected to announce tax increases affecting millions.
Shadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith said: "At 5% unemployment Labour ministers should hang their heads in shame.
"A £25 billion national insurance hike, falling business confidence and threat of draconian union and worker rights have all contributed to today’s rise. ‘Generation jobless’ is now happening on Labour’s watch."
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden said: “Over 329,000 more people have moved into work this year already, but today’s figures are exactly why we’re stepping up our plan to get Britain working."
