Sky News

I agree - I think they should use more of the Centre for news - they shouldn't just have the main desk, the news wall area, the Sunrise studio and the Live Desk for broadcasting. Do they still use the upstairs area for Sky News Active?

As per current listings, BBC HD is showing the Sky News one in HD. The timeslot for BBC's one on HD is TBA, but Sky News listings have it as HD

Yep, the last time the upstairs one was used was for Budget Unplugged a few weeks back. All fitted out with kit so that Martin Standford could cut between cameras himself, and a big plasma screen directly behind his seat.

The tricaster studio software/hardware? the same kit he used to use on SkyNews.com when it was upstairs. I really dislike the new set (well not really new, but current), the island I do like but the desk and panels make the main area smaller. I really miss the old programming where we had presenters walking around the studio utilising all its areas and features.

Adam Boulton managed to get an interview with the elusive Chris Grayling earlier, but rather disappointingly failed to ask him about the controversy's surrounding him (B&B comments etc)

Maybe the interview was granted on the condition that the B&B comments wouldn't be mentioned?

What would you have liked him to ask about it?

Are you unaware of the news, or don't you find it noteworthy at all?

He thinks its the right of hoteliers to turn away guests based on their sexual orientation - in a way that would never be allowed on the grounds of race or religion.

Just out of curiosity, what's your take on that?

Sounds like Boulton avoided a fairly obvious question - and none of the reasons I can imagine why are particularly positive.

EDIT: In answer to you, the question could be, "how far do you think this "right to discriminate" for business owners should be extended? No gays and lesbians allowed in restaurants or bars? Where's the difference?"

Unlike Nicholas Owen who questioned him rather rigorously about it the other day on the BBC News Channel.

Chris Roberts would be great. Otherwise no preference.

Eamonn won't confirm or deny on Twitter.

http://twitter.com/EamonnHolmes/status/12091233509

With all due respect Gavin, I think the media skewed his words slightly here. Any individual with any common sense will understand he was referring to Christian individuals who own B&B's and welcome guests in their own home and not 'hoteliers'. He was merely stating he believes people in their own homes have a right to chose who enters into such a personal space. Mr Grayling was acknowledging the fact certain people have religious views and beliefs and should be allowed to live by these means. No different to a Muslim refusing to eat bacon, right? Or is that discriminating against pigs?

Regarding the HD graphic leeks, not too impressed. Shame they have just adapted and tweaked the current graphics. We'll have to wait and see with the Leaders Debate coverage I suppose.

Don't misunderstand me - I 100% agree that an individual should have the right to refuse entry to their home to people they don't wish to accept on the grounds of colour, sexual orientation, religion - whatever.

However if you charge a fee for the purpose of renting rooms on a bed and breakfast basis, then you're running a business. You may live there (and in turn it may be your "home"), but that's no different to a landlord who lives above his pub.

There was a time in Britain where many guest houses had signs up saying, "no blacks, Irish or Jews" - and that was outlawed.

There's a clear distinction in the law - which is why this MP has come under considerable criticism.

I'm just very surprised (and a little disappointed) that Mr Boulton didn't pursue an answer to this.