I only just saw yesterday’s on air statement. So weird and robotically done. Ironically, it’s the sort of presentational moment that Kay would have made much more natural.
Feels like some people here would only have been happy with live coverage of Kay Burley being hauled over hot coals at gunpoint.
I also think people forget that the great British public, even those watching Sky News, ultimately really don't care. The media often gets lost in media stories and there was no need for Sky to cover it in depth and it is quite refreshing for them not to self flagelate in the way the BBC often does.
But again, I ask you what Sky should have done instead? Terminated her contract? I'm at a loss as to how their actions gave rise to any more serious 'punishment' than they received, owing to the employees' legal rights.
A demotion at least? Just look at what NBC did to Brian Williams for bending the truth a couple of years ago.
When your credibility as a journalist is affected, it affects the job they’re employed to do. They would be well within their rights to do that.
His image is largely rehabbed and has managed to get a few exclusive interviews that made its way to the network. Although he has a smaller audience (somewhere between 2-2.5 million) he has more time now to cover the important topics and it’s more casual yet still be a serious newsman.
Feels like some people here would only have been happy with live coverage of Kay Burley being hauled over hot coals at gunpoint.
I also think people forget that the great British public, even those watching Sky News, ultimately really don't care. The media often gets lost in media stories and there was no need for Sky to cover it in depth and it is quite refreshing for them not to self flagelate in the way the BBC often does.
From what I’ve seen of social media and other British media whenever there’s a BBC story they expect the BBC to go in depth more so than others.
Feels like some people here would only have been happy with live coverage of Kay Burley being hauled over hot coals at gunpoint.
I also think people forget that the great British public, even those watching Sky News, ultimately really don't care. The media often gets lost in media stories and there was no need for Sky to cover it in depth and it is quite refreshing for them not to self flagelate in the way the BBC often does.
I agree about the media getting lost in media stories. But this is different. Rule-breaking in the COVID era really cuts through when millions are stringently adhering to the restrictions.
The same ‘who cares?’ charge was levelled at the time of the Cummings affair. I think it’s fair to say he’s now one of the most well-known people in country and poll after poll shows trust in the government has never been the same since.
The DM and MOS love kicking the broadcasters especially of course the BBC. Not supporting what happened with Burley in anyway but they'll have paps around until they get their victim - odious lot.
Shame they've not given so much energy to the PPE for the NHS they bought which is alleged to have been made with state supported slave labour...
Maybe read the story and realise that everything you said about it is nonsense. I'm no DM fan, but I hate lazy condemnation based on hate rather than facts. That's what's odius.
And as someone who has first-hand experience of their (DM) reporting and failure to change a factually incorrect (with photos) article I know who I like or dislike. You used 'hate'.
Wow. Those '' whistle-blowers'' are the ones who should be sacked. To create such a conspiracy against your colleagues and hurt the reputation of the whole channel is just unforgiving.
yes agreed. The PPE stuff is completely irrelevant to this story. Also to their credit, the Mail goes after everyone. Matt Hancock has been on the receiving end recently- for example- for those who suggest the government get an easy ride.
Back on topic, this is more abominable press for Kay. Though I don’t believe this story has come from where the Mail reporter suggests it’s come.
And this is exactly why any disciplinary matters shouldn't be rushed over a couple of days, although that said it was clearly an editorial decision rather than a disciplinary one.
Anyhow, who is having the last laugh sat at home for six months pocketing £300k for doing nothing? Indeed £600k a year surely makes Kay Britain's highest paid television newsreader?
Last edited by Brekkie on 13 December 2020 10:30am