Ofcom warns broadcasters over using politician hosts before general election


by BBC News

BBC News— TV and radio stations face fines if they break impartiality rules in the general election campaign.

The London Economic—Ofcom issues warning over politician presenters ahead of general election. Ofcom has warned broadcasters using politicians as presenters that “the highest level of due impartiality applies during election periods”

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