Ofcom will review its rules after receiving hundreds of complaints about politicians presenting news programmes, the broadcasting regulator’s chief executive has said.
Writing in The Telegraph, Melanie Dawes said politicians’ new roles as TV or radio presenters have “sparked vigorous debate” and Ofcom has a duty to ensure its rules “remain effective.”
She said the regulator has already launched new research to “build a comprehensive picture of audience attitudes towards these programmes,” and will release its findings later this year.
Dame Melanie Dawes, Ofcom chief executive, giving evidence to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee at the House of Commons, London, on March 14, 2023. (House of Commons via PA Media)
Her remarks came after Ofcom announced that it has opened two investigations into news programmes presented by political figures….