THE employment of serving MPs as presenters on different media channels is very concerning; shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell has said - adding that Ofcom 'should be looking at these issues!
The Manchester Central MP noted that news channels and broadcasters are bound by licensing conditions 'which mean that they do have to provide balance and some impartiality!
Her comments come days after Conservative deputy chairman Lee Anderson revealed he is to be paid £100,000 a year for hosting a show on GB News.
The controversial MP for Ashfield joins fellow Tories Jacob Rees-Mogg, Esther McVey and Philip Davies, who all currently host programmes.
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