The Latest Breaking News from Charlotte Lynch

‘Skill set of a clown’: Covid bereaved frustrated by Boris Johnson evidence

Families who had travelled to see former PM say inquiry appearance showed him to be ‘careless and chaotic’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

‘He doesn’t want to face us’: Boris Johnson arrives at dawn, avoiding Covid inquiry families

Bereaved relatives say they have little hope of closure or revelation from former prime minister’s two-day appearance

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

Public order bill to be amended to protect journalists covering protests

Suella Braverman will propose changes after arrests of reporters at a Just Stop Oil demonstration

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

Police chief questions M25 protests coverage after journalist arrests

David Lloyd told journalists they should think about whether or not to give the protests by Just Stop Oil the “oxygen of publicity”.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Just Stop Oil: Police commissioner says force ‘wrong’ to arrest journalists covering protests

Three journalists were arrested in Hertfordshire this week prompting widespread calls for press freedom

Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2022

Hertfordshire Police admit arresting journalist at oil protest was unnecessary

An LBC reporter had been reporting on Just Stop Oil activists on the M25 on Tuesday when she was questioned and handcuffed by officers.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Fury at LBC journalist's 'terrifying' 5 hours in cell after arrest covering M25 protest

LBC journalist Charlotte Lynch was reporting on a Just Stop Oil protest yesterday morning when she was approached and questioned by two police officers. She showed them a press card, but was arrested

Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

PM joins police chiefs in calling for press freedom after Just Stop Oil arrests

Radio journalist Charlotte Lynch, documentary maker Rich Felgate and photographer Tom Bowles have all been detained for reporting on the protests.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Senior officers back press freedom after journalists arrested covering protests

Officers from Hertfordshire police arrested an LBC reporter as well as a photographer and filmmaker covering action by Just Stop Oil on the M25.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022

Just Stop Oil protests: Police chief says journalists ‘have right to report’ after arrests

Chair of National Police Chiefs’ Council says officers are under ‘enormous pressure’ to stop disruption

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022