Michael Grade
Coverage of Michael Grade in the Nexus archive.
- GB News critics want to limit free speech to ‘liberal, Islington consensus’, Grade says
Michael Grade, former Ofcom chair, claims critics of GB News aim to restrict free speech to a 'liberal, Islington consensus'. He supported the rightwing news channel's creation five years ago to promote 'plurality' and acknowledged criticism of his handling of the broadcaster during his tenure at Ofcom.
- ‘Free of the shackles’: Michael Grade’s GB News defence raises concerns over relaxing of Ofcom rules
Michael Grade, after leaving Ofcom, defends GB News and states he is 'free of the shackles,' raising concerns among former regulators over the relaxation of Ofcom rules. Former figures at the regulator express disquiet following provocative interviews by Grade.
- Ofcom ex-chair: broadcasters embarrassed by GB News following ‘majority agenda’
Michael Grade, ex-chair of Ofcom, accuses broadcasters of being embarrassed by GB News due to its majority agenda. He dismisses impartiality concerns, stating GB News is subject to the same rules as BBC, Sky, and ITN.