‘Free of the shackles’: Michael Grade’s GB News defence raises concerns over relaxing of Ofcom rules
Former figures at regulator voice disquiet after series of provocative interviews by recently departed chair Regulators are not generally known for courting controversy. When the day job involves making delicate, legally fraught decisions, they tend to be a circumspect bunch. However, since stepping down as chair of Ofcom, one of Britain’s most scrutinised watchdogs, the Conservative peer Michael Grade has been doing his best to buck that stereotype. “I’m free of the shackles
Former Ofcom chair Michael Grade has recently expressed a sense of liberation after leaving his regulatory role, stating he is "free of the shackles." This departure from his previous cautious approach has led to concerns among former regulators. Grade's recent provocative interviews have drawn attention, raising questions about the implications of his newfound freedom.
The comments and actions of a former head of a major media regulator, especially after expressing a desire to be free from its constraints, can shed light on potential shifts in broadcasting standards and the effectiveness of regulatory oversight.
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