Complaint
The programme included an interview with Tim Martin, Chairman of Wetherspoon, who was described by the presenter as a business leader 鈥渨ho wants a clean break from the EU鈥.聽 Two viewers complained that the interview was not conducted in a properly impartial manner, with Mr Martin being persistently interrupted by the presenter.
Outcome
In the ECU鈥檚 judgement, it would have been easy for viewers to form the impression that the presenter held a distinct view of her own on Mr Martin鈥檚 support for leaving the EU without a deal, and the interview fell short of the 麻豆官网首页入口鈥檚 standards of due impartiality in that respect.
Upheld
Further action
It has been stressed to the presenter that the way questions are framed should make it clear to the audience that this is for the proper purpose of impartial challenge and that a personal view is not being expressed.