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Ofcom have cleared Piers Morgan for saying on GMTV he doesn't believe a word MM says

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Galaxy Wed 01-Sept-21 11:59:28

He is just so creepy and stalker ish about MM. My free speech means I can say thatgrin

FannyCornforth Wed 01-Sept-21 11:55:10

Jennifer is it Morgan’s job to report the news or comment upon it?
The BBC and independent TV, and radio, have such different rules etc

FannyCornforth Wed 01-Sept-21 11:51:45

Thank you Gill
What I know of PM is just from what I’ve read by and about him. I’ve never seen him on TV.
I know even less about Sean Locke.
From what I gather GMB really needs Morgan (or Moron, as Private Eye rather childishly refer to him).

JaneJudge Wed 01-Sept-21 11:51:16

I am afraid to disappoint you Mollygo but it isn't my material

Unfortunately I couldn't find the video sad RIP Sean

JenniferEccles Wed 01-Sept-21 11:48:06

I am delighted to hear this.

Ofcom’s statement said it’s code allows for individuals to express strongly held and robustly argued views.

It went on to say that restrictions of such views would be a chilling restriction on freedom of expression.
In other words Piers Morgan was perfectly entitled to state that he didn’t believe a word Meghan Markle said.

I know Piers Morgan is a bit of a divisive figure, but this ruling is not really about him but more about protecting freedom of speech.

A good decision in my opinion.

GillT57 Wed 01-Sept-21 11:35:16

FannyCornforth

Can someone explain the Sean Locke thing please?

I posted the link on the Sean Locke thread. He made a joke some time ago about wanting his ashes scattered.....in Piers Morgan's eyes. He is entitled to make that comment as PM is to make his comments about MM

FannyCornforth Wed 01-Sept-21 11:31:20

Can someone explain the Sean Locke thing please?

Mollygo Wed 01-Sept-21 11:28:45

I don’t watch PM, only heard about the MM fracas on GN and on the news. I liked Sean Lock, but what a strange, unfunny thing to say.

JaneJudge Wed 01-Sept-21 11:19:55

I don't think he'll be able to work for a while after he's had Sean Locke's ashes scattered in his eyes

Blossoming Wed 01-Sept-21 11:17:52

Not really bothered since I don’t watch TV and don’t believe a word PM says anyway.

Smileless2012 Wed 01-Sept-21 11:16:12

I'm certainly not a fan of PM and don't watch GMTV but am wondering if he'll be re instated.