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flag Ofcom bans politicians from most news roles unless exceptional, requiring disclosure, to ensure impartiality.

flag Ofcom has updated its rules banning politicians from serving as newsreaders, interviewers, or reporters in news programmes unless there’s an exceptional, unforeseeable editorial reason, requiring clear disclosure of their political affiliation. flag The change follows a High Court ruling that overturned Ofcom’s previous decision against GB News over Jacob Rees-Mogg’s appearances, finding the regulator had wrongly conflated news and current affairs. flag The guidance now includes members of the House of Lords and party representatives in its definition of “politician,” excludes activists, and is effective immediately to ensure impartiality and public trust in broadcast news.

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