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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Michael Savage Media editor

GB News viewers more likely to wrongly believe net migration to UK rising, study finds

Nigel Farage
There is political concern about the number of Reform UK politicians appearing on GB News, including Nigel Farage. Photograph: Hiba Kola/Reuters

A larger proportion of people who frequently watch GB News wrongly believe that net migration to the UK is increasing than those of other major channels, according to a study examining public attitudes to broadcasting impartiality.

Research by Cardiff University, seen by the Guardian, also found public opposition to allowing politicians to front current affairs programmes – contradicting research carried out by regulator, Ofcom.

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