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Ofcom Rejects Probe into Bev Turner’s Belfast Riot Denial

7/20/2026

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Ofcom declined to investigate GB News presenter Bev Turner’s denial of Belfast riots despite over 400 complaints.
Turner told viewers there were no riots or burnt houses in Belfast after disorder that left cars ablaze and families fleeing.
More than 446 complaints were filed about Turner’s remarks.
Campaign director Richard Wilson said the decision lowers broadcasting accuracy standards.
Independent media consultant Chris Banatvala called the comments misleading and a conspiracy-theory risk.

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Ofcom declined to investigate GB News presenter Bev Turner’s denial of Belfast riots despite over 400 complaints.
Turner told viewers there were no riots or burnt houses in Belfast after disorder that left cars ablaze and families fleeing.
More than 446 complaints were filed about Turner’s remarks.
Campaign director Richard Wilson said the decision lowers broadcasting accuracy standards.
Independent media consultant Chris Banatvala called the comments misleading and a conspiracy-theory risk.