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Dan Walker responds to 'bonkers' backlash to Lee Anderson interview
Dan Walker responds to 'bonkers' backlash to Lee Anderson interview
Dan Walker has bit back after facing backlash for interviewing Lee Anderson. Walker used to work for BBC Breakfast but now covers news and current affairs at Channel 5. For his latest assignment he sat in a park to have tea and biscuits with the controversial deputy chair of the Conservative party. But when he posted an image on Twitter teasing the release of the interview, people got annoyed and suggested he wasn't an appropriate person to interview, given he has made a series of outlandish statements including saying asylum seekers should "f*** off back to France" and claiming that those who use food banks have issues managing their budgets. After a sustained Twitter backlash, Walker issued a response. He said: He added in a follow-up tweet: "I’ve never interviewed a politician who expects everyone to agree with them but they all know that their views & policies will be challenged" and said he had also interviewed Angela Rayner and Ed Davey. And Anderson said: The interview comes out today on Channel 5. But given the Twitter reaction, it doesn't seem that people will be desperate to tune in. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-31 18:56
David Cameron memes: The funniest reactions as former PM makes shock return to government
David Cameron memes: The funniest reactions as former PM makes shock return to government
Former prime minister David Cameron has returned to government as Foreign Secretary and will be made a peer, No 10 said. In a lengthy statement Cameron wrote: "The Prime Minister has asked me to serve as his Foreign Secretary and I have gladly accepted. We are facing a daunting set of international challenges, including the war in Ukraine and the crisis in the Middle East. At this time of profound global change, it has rarely been more important for this country to stand by our allies, strengthen our partnerships and make sure our voice is heard. He added: "While I have been out of front-line politics for the last seven years, I hope that my experience – as Conservative Leader for eleven years and Prime Minister for six – will assist me in helping the Prime Minister to meet these vital challenges. Britain is a truly international country. Our people live all over the world and our businesses trade in every corner of the globe. Working to help ensure stability and security on the global stage is both essential and squarely in our national interest. International security is vital for our domestic security." Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle means that for the first time since 2010 the top four positions in government – Prime Minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary – are all held by men: Mr Sunak, Jeremy Hunt, James Cleverly and David Cameron respectively. The last occasion was at the end of Gordon Brown’s Labour government, when these roles were held by Mr Brown, Alistair Darling, Alan Johnson and David Miliband respectively. Labour’s national campaign co-ordinator Pat McFadden said: “A few weeks ago Rishi Sunak said David Cameron was part of a failed status quo, now he’s bringing him back as his life raft. “This puts to bed the Prime Minister’s laughable claim to offer change from 13 years of Tory failure.” Amid Cameron's shock return to government memes about the former PM have predictably gone viral. What year is it again? Additional reporting by PA. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-11-13 18:53
Thyssenkrupp Bids for $5.2 Billion Indian Submarine Contract
Thyssenkrupp Bids for $5.2 Billion Indian Submarine Contract
Thyssenkrupp AG’s marine arm and India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. intend to jointly build submarines for the Indian
2023-06-07 22:28
House speaker crisis is a symptom of historic Republican divisions
House speaker crisis is a symptom of historic Republican divisions
You might have thought it was a Democrat who recently said that House Republicans were in the "same stupid clown car with a different driver." And while I'm sure many Democrats feel that way, it was Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson who uttered that memorable phrase.
2023-10-14 18:22
Logan Paul and Jake Paul: Feud between WWE superstar and boxer explained
Logan Paul and Jake Paul: Feud between WWE superstar and boxer explained
Here's a look at some of the controversies and feuds that have put a wedge between the Paul brothers over the years
2023-06-18 15:28
Who is the captain of USS Carney? Heartstopping images show warship taking on missiles aimed at Israel in 9-hour battle
Who is the captain of USS Carney? Heartstopping images show warship taking on missiles aimed at Israel in 9-hour battle
The USS Carney intercepted 15 drones and four cruise missiles launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militants
2023-10-22 19:17
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as investors watch for Fed rate hike
Stock market today: Asian shares mixed as investors watch for Fed rate hike
Asian shares have advanced after Wall Street closed out another winning week
2023-07-24 15:19
Teamsters president says he's asked the White House not to intervene if UPS workers go on strike
Teamsters president says he's asked the White House not to intervene if UPS workers go on strike
The head of the Teamsters said Sunday that he has asked the White House not to intervene if unionized UPS workers end up going on strike
2023-07-17 06:16
Adin Ross faces accusations of drug use while streaming, Wade Plem wonders 'what he was doing off-camera'
Adin Ross faces accusations of drug use while streaming, Wade Plem wonders 'what he was doing off-camera'
Adin Ross allegedly used drugs during while streaming, sparking concern among his followers
2023-11-24 20:29
Untreated diseases could kill more than bombings in Gaza, WHO warns
Untreated diseases could kill more than bombings in Gaza, WHO warns
Diarrhoea is widespread in shelters and chronic illnesses are not being treated, the UN agency warns.
2023-11-29 00:28
Lee-Anne Pace shoots 66 for the first-round lead in the KPMG Women's PGA
Lee-Anne Pace shoots 66 for the first-round lead in the KPMG Women's PGA
Lee-Anne Pace of South Africa made a two-putt birdie on the final hole in fading daylight for a 5-under 66 and the first-round lead Thursday in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol
2023-06-23 10:20
Lukashenko 'pardons' Belarus activist taken off flight
Lukashenko 'pardons' Belarus activist taken off flight
A Belarusian former dissident journalist, arrested when his Ryanair flight was spectacularly intercepted and convicted this month to eight years in prison, has been...
2023-05-22 22:48