GB News halts for breaking news announcement
GB News was interrupted for a breaking announcement after it was revealed Andy Burnham will be appearing on Channel 4's Celebrity Gogglebox. He will become the first prime minister in history to do so. Burnham will appear on Gogglebox's Stand Up To Cancer special on Friday (October 23), joined by Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram from Inside No. 10. However, GB News star Christopher Hope has revealed a "row" has now broken out following the announcement, with the Tories questioning why Kemi Badenoch has not been asked to appear on the programme.
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham will be the first Prime Minister to appear on Celebrity Gogglebox.
- He will be joined by Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram on the Stand Up To Cancer special.
- The appearance has triggered a "row" among Tories, who question the political balance of the show.
- Christopher Hope reported that Tories are questioning why Kemi Badenoch has not been invited.
- Charlie Peters suggested politicians should focus on their day jobs rather than appearing on such programs.
- Louie French stated that Burnham's appearance shows he is "not a serious prime minister" amidst national crises.