Ofcom Won't Investigate GB News Over Belfast Riot Comments

The UK media regulator, Ofcom, has decided not to investigate GB News after presenter Bev Turner stated there were no riots in Belfast during a broadcast on June 9, 2026. Despite the comments, which contradicted reports of cars and houses being set alight, attacks on police, and families fleeing their homes, Ofcom will not take further action against the broadcaster. The decision comes after Ofcom received 446 complaints from the public regarding Turner's remarks on the "Late Show Live" program. Turner had asserted that "weren't riots" and that no houses had been burned during the violent disorder that occurred in Belfast. The regulator's assessment concluded that the broadcast did not breach the broadcasting code, thus precluding a formal investigation. This ruling means GB News will not face sanctions or further scrutiny from Ofcom concerning this specific incident. The complaints centered on the presenter's denial of riot conditions despite significant public disorder being reported.