Fiona Bruce

2023 - 3 - 10

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BBC defends Fiona Bruce over accusations presenter 'trivialised ... (Messenger Newspapers)

The father of former prime minister Boris Johnson was described as a 'wife-beater' by journalist and panel member Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.

We know at Women’s Aid that domestic abuse is rarely, if ever, a ’one-off’, with the vast majority of abuse being a pattern of behaviour that includes different forms of abuse… “This comment was unnecessary and irresponsible. The show was originally intended as a sixth episode of the Wild Isles series but had been separated to avoid criticism from Tory MPs and right-wing newspapers, according to the report. And charity boss Ms Nazeer said: “At Women’s Aid we were shocked last night to see the Question Time presenter Fiona Bruce state, in response to a comment that Stanley Johnson was a ‘wife-beater’, that ‘friends of his said it did happen, it was a one off’. Friends of his have said it did happen but it was a one-off.” Journalist and panel member Yasmin Alibhai-Brown had said the 82-year-old’s alleged history of violence was “on the record”.

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Fiona Bruce 'appalled and sorry' after backlash over Stanley ... (The Independent)

The presenter faced a social media backlash after intervening when father of former prime minister Boris Johnson was described as a 'wife-beater'.

We know at Women’s Aid that domestic abuse is rarely, if ever, a ’one-off’, with the vast majority of abuse being a pattern of behaviour that includes different forms of abuse… Is that not sexism?” she tweeted on Friday. We know she is deeply upset that this has been triggering for survivors.” “This comment was unnecessary and irresponsible. Why are viewers criticising Fiona Bruce not Clarke? A statement issued later on Friday by domestic abuse charity Refuge, for which Bruce is a long-standing ambassador, said the presenter was “deeply upset that this has been triggering for survivors”.

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MP criticises Fiona Bruce after Question Time domestic violence ... (Evening Standard)

The presenter was chairing the weekly politics show when one of the guests, journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, described former Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ...

A BBC spokesperson said: “Domestic abuse is abhorrent, and we would never wish to suggest otherwise. She was not expressing any personal opinion about this situation.” [#InternationalWomensDay](https://twitter.com/hashtag/InternationalWomensDay?src=hashtag_click) this week and [#bbcqt](https://twitter.com/hashtag/bbcqt?src=hashtag_click) Fiona Bruce trivalises violence against women: Stanley Johnsons friends say “it was a one off” that he broke his wife’s nose Disgraceful.”

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Fiona Bruce 'deeply sorry' for Johnson comment amid calls for her to ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Refuge, the charity Fiona Bruce is associated with, have issued a statement following the presenter's comments on last night's edition of Question Time, ...

"Stanley Johnson has not commented publicly on that. We know she is deeply upset that this has been triggering for survivors.” "When serious allegations are made on air against people or organisations, it is the job of BBC presenters to ensure that the context of those allegations – and any right of reply from the person or organisation – is given to the audience, and this is what Fiona Bruce was doing last night. “We continue to be appreciative of all the work Fiona does on behalf of Refuge and recognise the immense contribution she has made to our work to end domestic abuse and challenge violence against women and girls.” The charity said: “We have spoken to Fiona today, and she is appalled that any of her words have been understood as her minimising domestic violence. Fiona Bruce is "deeply sorry" for the comments she made on last night's episode of Question Time.

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Fiona Bruce defended by BBC as host slammed over 'appalling ... (Daily Express)

Fiona Bruce has come under fire from Question Time viewers after she told fans Stanley Johnson breaking his wife's nose was a 'one-off'.

Last night she excused Stanley Johnson breaking his wife's nose as a 'one-off'." Does the @BBC and @bbcquestiontime really think this is acceptable? The backlash came after the panel discussed whether it was right for Boris Johnson to nominate his father, Stanley Johnson for a knighthood. I have, and this is appalling. @BoyCharioteer pointed out: "I hope that Fiona Bruce is going to get "the Lineker treatment" over her comments over Stanley Johnson breaking his wife's nose as "a one off". @PhilipOConnor5 complained: "If the BBC thinks it has problems with Gary Lineker, maybe it should look at Fiona Bruce.

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Fiona Bruce role with domestic abuse charity challenged after ... (The National)

THE BBC presenter Fiona Bruce is facing criticism for saying that an allegation of domestic violence levelled against Stanley Johnson by his…

We know she is deeply upset that this has been triggering for survivors. "Domestic abuse is never acceptable." These are not in any way Fiona’s own views about the situation. [BBC](https://www.thenational.scot/news/media-and-the-bbc/) presenter Fiona Bruce is facing criticism for saying that [an allegation of domestic violence levelled against Stanley Johnson by his ex-wife was “a one-off”](https://www.thenational.scot/news/23376369.question-time-stanley-johnson-domestic-abuse-allegation-a-one-off/). Twitter commentator Julie Street added: "I'm still absolutely sickened that as of 3pm today Fiona Bruce is still in post both at the BBC and as a Refuge ambassador." However, Bruce intervened to say that while Stanley Johnson’s ex-wife Charlotte had told a journalist that her husband had broken her nose, friends of Johnson said it was “a one-off”.

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Fiona Bruce 'sorry' for domestic abuse comment on Question Time (Metro)

Fiona Bruce is 'sorry' after being accused of trivialising domestic violence during a discussion about Stanley Johnson on Question Time.

We know she is deeply upset that this has been triggering for survivors.’ ‘When serious allegations are made on air against people or organisations, it is the job of BBC presenters to ensure that the context of those allegations – and any right of reply from the person or organisation – is given to the audience, and this is what Fiona Bruce was doing last night. ‘We continue to be appreciative of all the work Fiona does on behalf of Refuge and recognise the immense contribution she has made to our work to end domestic abuse and challenge violence against women and girls.’ [ManKind](https://www.mankind.org.uk/), an initiative available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers. A spokesperson for the corporation said in a statement: ‘Domestic abuse is abhorrent, and we would never wish to suggest otherwise. The charity said: ‘We have spoken to Fiona today, and she is appalled that any of her words have been understood as her minimising domestic violence. [the BBC defended Bruce](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/10/bbc-defends-fiona-bruce-over-stanley-johnson-domestic-abuse-remarks-18423411/) following the controversy, several public figures, including the chief executive of the charity Women’s Aid, accused Ms Bruce of downplaying the gravity of domestic violence. For emotional support, you can contact the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. [Boris Johnson](https://metro.co.uk/tag/boris-johnson/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P2_LNK1) was described as a ‘wife-beater’ in Thursday’s episode of the BBC programme. A statement issued later on Friday by domestic abuse charity Refuge, for which Bruce is a long-standing ambassador, said she was ‘deeply upset that this has been triggering for survivors’. [accused of trivialising domestic violence](https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/10/fiona-bruce-calls-stanley-johnsons-domestic-abuse-one-off-on-question-time-18421206/) during a discussion about Stanley Johnson on Question Time. [Stanley Johnson had broken her nose ](https://metro.co.uk/2020/10/04/boris-johnsons-dad-broke-his-mothers-nose-in-incident-that-scarred-pm-13367996/)and that she’d ended up in hospital as a result.

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BBC defends Fiona Bruce for Question Time intervention amid ... (The Scotsman)

The BBC has defended Fiona Bruce in a statement amid accusations she trivialised domestic abuse during a discussion about Stanley Johnson on BBC Question ...

We know at Women’s Aid that domestic abuse is rarely, if ever, a ’one-off’, with the vast majority of abuse being a pattern of behaviour that includes different forms of abuse… “When serious allegations are made on air against people or organisations, it is the job of BBC presenters to ensure that the context of those allegations – and any right of reply from the person or organisation – is given to the audience, and this is what Fiona Bruce was doing last night. “This comment was unnecessary and irresponsible.

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