Geeta Guru-Murthy issues an apology to Nigel Farage after accusing him of using ‘customary inflammatory language’ during a speech in Dover, acknowledging her remarks did not meet the broadcaster’s editorial standards on impartiality.
A BBC News presenter, Geeta Guru-Murthy, issued an apology after accusing Reform UK honorary president Nigel Farage of using “customary inflammatory language” during a speech in Dover. This incident occurred on May 28, 2024. Guru-Murthy’s remarks were made live on air, when she interpreted part of Farage’s speech on immigration.
Farage asserted he was quoting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who had previously mentioned “aggressive young males” entering Poland. Tusk’s comments were made in reference to national security concerns related to migrants from North Africa and the Middle East.
Following the incident, Farage questioned the BBC’s impartiality on social media. Lee Anderson, an Independent MP and former Conservative, criticized the BBC and suggested the license fee should be scrapped. In response, Guru-Murthy acknowledged her comments did not meet the broadcaster’s editorial standards on impartiality and apologized to both Farage and BBC viewers.
