Steve Baker

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

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DUP MP Gregory Campbell this week again raised the difficulties Irish unionists born outside the north after 1949 face when trying to obtain British ...

Referring specifically to the case of Irish unionists born in the 26 counties, Mr. There are those who are resident in Northern Ireland, and have been for decades, who must be able to do the same for a British passport as those who choose to be Irish can do for an Irish passport, yet they are not permitted to do so,” Mr. "The hon. "They simply go along to the post office and ask for an Irish passport application, fill it out and attach the necessary fee, and an Irish passport comes in the post. There is nothing more insulting or demeaning than to have that on the Home Office website. The DUP grandee has consistently called for the British government to address this.

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’

Krishnan Guru-Murthy has apologised for calling Northern Ireland minister Steve Baker a c**t during a livestream.

However, the broadcaster then added an apology to people relying on subtitles… [Channel 4 News’ Krishnan Guru-Murthy makes amusing clarification after journalist’s savage takedown of Jacob Rees-Mogg](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/13/channel-4-news-makes-amusing-clarification-over-jacob-rees-mogg-remark-17555487/?ico=more_text_links) [Guru-Murthy recently made a clarification on-air, when he had to explain the use of the word ‘bollocks’ ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/13/channel-4-news-makes-amusing-clarification-over-jacob-rees-mogg-remark-17555487/)by a guest. [not the main reason behind the market turmoil](https://metro.co.uk/video/jacob-rees-mogg-suggests-mini-budget-not-main-reason-market-turmoil-2792927/) of recent weeks, while also pointing to [rising interest rates by the Federal Reserve in the US](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/12/uk-on-brink-of-recession-after-economy-shrinks-again-17547509/), saying that it was affecting currencies including the pound. [Jacob Rees-Mogg](https://metro.co.uk/tag/jacob-rees-mogg/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P11_LNK1). [Krishnan Guru-Murthy ](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/13/channel-4-news-makes-amusing-clarification-over-jacob-rees-mogg-remark-17555487/)has apologised for calling Steve Baker a c**t during a livestream.

Channel 4 news presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy has been forced to apologise after he was heard using a 'very offensive' word about Tory MP Steve Bake.

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.

Steve Baker tells Gregory Campbell Irish unionists born after 1950 are 'not British citizens and must naturalise'

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.

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".

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.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy has apologised after appearing to use "a very offensive word" towards the UK Minister of State for Northern Ireland.

If it's in breach of his code of conduct, I do hope they sack him - it would be a service to the public." However, speaking to Times Radio, Mr Baker saying "if it's a breach of his code of conduct, I do hope they sack him." I have reached out to Steve Baker to say sorry." Mr Baker replied to Mr Guru-Murthy's tweet, saying: "I appreciate you apologising. In a clip that was shared by barrister and political commentator Rupert Myers, Mr Guru-Murthy can be heard apparently addressing Mr Baker and saying: "Thanks a lot, Steve. Krishnan Guru-Murthy has apologised after appearing to use "a very offensive word" towards the UK Minister of State for Northern Ireland.

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. The broadcaster said the remark followed a “robust interview” with Mr Baker but it was “beneath the standards I set myself”.

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.