Krishnan Guru-Murthy

2022 - 10 - 19

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Krishnan Guru-Murthy apologises for calling Steve Baker 'a c ... (The Independent)

Tory MP says he hopes Channel 4 sacks him after telling journalist he 'appreciates' apology.

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Krishnan Guru-Murthy apologises 'unreservedly' for swearing about ... (Evening Standard)

The broadcaster said the remark followed a 'robust interview' with the Tory MP but it was 'beneath the standards I set myself'

The broadcaster said the remark followed a “robust interview” with Mr Baker but it was “beneath the standards I set myself”. He later tweeted: “After a robust interview with Steve Baker MP I used a very offensive word in an unguarded moment off air. The broadcaster said the remark followed a ‘robust interview’ with the Tory MP but it was ‘beneath the standards I set myself’

Channel 4 presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy 'apologises ... (LBC)

A Channel 4 presenter has apologised "unreservedly" for swearing at a Conservative minister in "an unguarded moment".

Labour MP Anna McMorrin claimed that she "witnessed one Tory member in tears being manhandled into the lobby to vote against [Labour's] motion to continue the ban on fracking". It follows a nightmare day for the government and Prime Minister Liz Truss, when her Home Secretary quit - and the House of Commons descended into chaotic scenes when the government tried to make MPs vote in line with its wishes to oppose a Labour motion on fracking. A Channel 4 presenter has apologised "unreservedly" for swearing at a Conservative minister in "an unguarded moment".

Krishnan Guru-Murthy apologises 'unreservedly' for swearing at ... (Ilford Recorder)

The broadcaster said the remark followed a 'robust interview' with the Tory MP but it was 'beneath the standards I set myself'.

“But it’s most unfortunate that he’s sworn on air like that. “And he clearly didn’t like that, quite right, too. In an interview with Times Radio, Baker said that sacking Guru-Murthy would be a “service to the public” if he was found to be in breach of his code of conduct.

Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy issues apology to Tory MP Steve ... (Messenger Newspapers)

Channel 4 news presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy has been forced to apologise after he was heard branding Tory MP Steve Baker a **** live on television.

While it was not broadcast that word in any context is beneath the standards I set myself and I apologise unreservedly. I have reached out to Steve Baker to say sorry— Krishnan Guru-Murthy (@krishgm) Krishnan can be heard saying: “Thanks a lot Steve.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy's four-letter insult to Steve Baker caught in off ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Channel 4 News host apologises after being heard swearing at Tory minister during off-camera incident.

Her move is seen as [a retreat from privatisation](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/04/04/american-tech-boss-joins-channel-4-board-privatisation-looms/). [eyewitness reports that Jon Snow,](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/05/19/jon-snows-alleged-anti-tory-remark-did-not-do-channel-4-favours/) the former presenter, allegedly shouted [“F--- the Tories”](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/27/jon-snow-accused-shouting-four-letter-anti-tory-remark-glastonbury/) at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival. [Steve Baker](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/07/08/brexiteer-steve-baker-backs-suella-braverman-drops-leadership/) a “c---” on Wednesday night. [Ms Dorries](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/07/12/nadine-dorries-accused-pressuring-channel-4-promote-privatisation/) said in May: “I have been on Channel 4 News a number of times. [by launching a review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/09/20/channel-4-privatisation-plans-kicked-long-grass/) of “the business case” surrounding the decision. [entirely funded by advertising](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2021/08/22/channel-4-battles-privatisation-launch-real-time-bids-advert/). [Mr Baker](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/10/02/steve-baker-apologises-eu-not-always-behaving-brexit/) following their exchange. [the broadcaster to be privatised](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/04/04/channel-4-privatised-government-announce/), remarking that its flagship news programme had not done itself “any favours”. [The veteran broadcaster](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/thinking-man/krishnan-guru-murthy-people-power-tv-still-incredibly-white/) had been grilling the Tory minister following [Suella Braverman’s resignation](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/10/19/suella-braverman-resigns-home-secretary-withering-attack-liz/) as home secretary earlier in the day. I am not going to justify a news programme whose anchor went out shouting obscenities about the Conservative Party.