GB News suspends third presenter amid Laurence Fox and Dan Wootton row

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Variety). Drivers in the capital face a fee for using cars in areas known as ‘Ultra Low Emission Zones’.In a statement to Variety, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that a 45-year-old man had been arrested but did not name Fox.The Met told Variety: “On Wednesday 4 October, officers arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ULEZ cameras and encouraging or assisting offences to be committed.

Former GB News presenter Laurence Fox said he found out about his sacking by the broadcaster while he was in custody after having been arrested.The Metropolitan Police said the 45-year-old was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) cameras and encouraging or assisting offences to be committed. Laurence was arrested in Stockwell and taken to a south London police station on Wednesday, 5 October, but has since been released and bailed pending further inquiries.

Laurence Fox has been arrested after his house was searched by the Met Police, according to reports.The Met confirmed that police officers had arrested a 45-year-old man on Wednesday morning on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ULEZ cameras and encouraging or assisting offences to be committed. ULEZ cameras are used by Transport for London (TfL) to monitor the cars that enter and exit the capital’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ).The cameras record a vehicle’s number plates, which gets checked against a database to see if it complies with ULEZ rules on emissions.

Police have arrested Laurence Fox after searching his home in London.

both suspended from the channel last week, GB News confirmed today (October 4) that it had “ended its employment relationship” with both Fox and Robinson following an internal investigation.The channel said investigations into presenter Dan Wootton, who was also suspended, have “not yet been concluded”.Fox was suspended after making a series of derogatory remarks about journalist Ava Evans on Dan Wootton Tonight last Tuesday (September 28), where he said: “Show me a single self-respecting man that would like to climb into bed with that woman ever.”Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson were both suspended last week pending internal investigations that have now concluded. As of today, GB News has ended its employment relationship with Laurence Fox and Calvin Robinson.

Ellise Shafer Actor turned right-wing political activist Laurence Fox was arrested in London on Wednesday on “suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to ULEZ cameras,” and has been fired from GB News over his comments about journalist Ava Evans. On Wednesday morning, Fox’s Reclaim Party posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, claiming that the police were searching the “Lewis” star’s house.

Laurence Fox, the British actor who has starred in Lewis and White Lines, has been fired from GB News and arrested on the same day.

Laurence Fox said he was unsure if he would return to GB News after his on-air comments about a female journalist was criticised by the channel’s boss.

The journalist at the heart of the GB News storm in the UK says she fears for her safety and is uncertain whether she will be able to carry on in her job.

A GB News presenter has been suspended following a strongly-worded rant in defence of his co-host Dan Wootton after the broadcaster and Laurence Fox were suspended from the channel.

Laurence Fox has issued an apology to journalist Ava Evans over his comments on GB News.

Another GB News presenter says he has been suspended.

Dan Wootton Tonight, which led to him and Wootton being suspended from the channel.On the episode, when referring to the political correspondent, Fox said, “Show me a single self-respecting man that would like to climb into bed with that woman ever,” before later adding: “Who’d want to shag that?”In a video posted to X (fka Twitter), Fox said he was still “angry” over comments Evans had made during a Politics Live debate on male suicide, but acknowledged his remarks were “demeaning”.“If I was going to be sensible and I could replay it, I would say: ‘Any self-respecting man in 2023 would probably be well advised to avoid a woman who possessed that worldview because she would probably cause him nothing but harm,” Fox said.War and Peace (and love)@AvaSantina @GBNEWS pic.twitter.com/vTfSFSuGjq— Laurence Fox (@LozzaFox) September 28, 2023“But what I did say was, you know: ‘I wouldn’t shag that,’ and all that sort of stuff, which is not right. It’s demeaning to her, to Ava, so I’m sorry for demeaning you in that way, however angry I am with you still for doing that, and it demeans me because it’s not representative of who I am.”Fox said he expects he will be sacked by GB News today (September 29) over the incident, adding: “I’m not saying any of this stuff because I know I’m going to get sacked tomorrow.

Laurence Fox has issued an apology after making comments towards journalist Ava Evans during an appearance on GB News.

Laurence Fox has apologised for his comments made on GB News about journalist Ava Evans, saying “I’m sorry for demeaning you in that way”. Actor-turned-politician Fox made a series of remarks about political correspondent Ms Evans, which included asking “who would want to shag that?” during a discussion on Dan Wootton Tonight on Tuesday.

Presenter Dan Wootton has had his MailOnline column contract terminated following his role in the controversial Laurence Fox segment on his GB News show.

Richard Ayoade once called out his brother-in-law Laurence Fox for comments he made about Meghan Markle and racism.Fox made headlines earlier this week for his misogynistic outburst against JOE political correspondent Ava Evans (known as va-Sanita on X) during an appearance on GB News. The actor was subsequently suspended by the channel.On Tuesday’s episode of Dan Wootton Tonight, Fox said of Evans: “Show me a single self-respecting man that would like to climb into bed with that woman ever.”He continued: “That little woman has been fed, spoon-fed oppression day after day… and she’s sat there and I’m going like, if I met you in a bar and that was like sentence three, [the] chances of me just walking away are just huge.“We need powerful strong, amazing women who make great points for themselves,” Fox said, adding: “Who’d want to shag that?”Several stars have spoken out against Fox in the past for making controversial comments, including his own brother-in-law Ayoade.

Laurence Fox could be fired from GB News as the controversial personality says he is 'waiting for the chop' at a disciplinary meeting on Friday.

Carol Vorderman has thrown her support behind political journalist Ava Evans after she was targeted in a vile verbal attack by Laurence Fox.

The political journalist who was the subject of comments made by Laurence Fox on a GB News show that led to his suspension by the channel has revealed she has received threatening messages in a “really nasty” past 24 hours.

Dan Wootton Tonight, Fox made a series of comments about Joe’s political correspondent Ava Evans (also known as Ava Santina), where he said: “Show me a single self-respecting man that would like to climb into bed with that woman ever.”After GB News suspended Fox over the remarks earlier today (September 27), the channel announced Wootton has also been suspended pending further investigation.“GB News has suspended Dan Wootton following comments made on his programme by Laurence Fox last night,” a statement from the channel read.GB News has suspended Dan Wootton following comments made on his programme by Laurence Fox last night.This follows our decision earlier today to formally suspend Mr Fox.We are conducting a full investigation.— GB News (@GBNEWS) September 27, 2023“This follows our decision earlier today to formally suspend Mr Fox. We are conducting a full investigation.”After the segment aired, Wootton, who was seen laughing at his comments, apologised and described his reaction as a “lapse in judgement”.“Having looked at the footage, I can see how inappropriate my reaction to his totally unacceptable remarks appears to be and want to be clear that I was in no way amused by the comments,” Wootton wrote on X (fka Twitter).He added: “I should have intervened immediately to challenge offensive and misogynistic remarks.

Dan Wootton has been suspended from GB News following remarks made by Laurence Fox on the broadcaster’s show about a female journalist which have been described as “unacceptable, unjustifiable and indefensible”.

Dan Wootton has been suspended from GB News following remarks made by Laurence Fox on the broadcaster’s show about a female journalist which have been described as “unacceptable, unjustifiable and indefensible”. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Dan Wootton Tonight, actor-turned-politician Fox made a series of remarks about Ava Evans, the political correspondent for online news site Joe, including asking: “Who would want to shag that?” In a statement, the channel said: “GB News has suspended Dan Wootton following comments made on his programme by Laurence Fox last night. “This follows our decision earlier today to formally suspend Mr Fox.

Actor-turned-broadcaster Laurence Fox has been suspended by UK news channel GB News over on-air comments he made about a female journalist.

Dan Wootton Tonight, Fox made a series of comments about Joe’s political correspondent Ava Evans (also known as Ava Santina), where he said: “Show me a single self-respecting man that would like to climb into bed with that woman ever.”GB News issued a statement today (September 27) confirming it had launched an investigation into the incident. “GB News has formally suspended Laurence Fox while we continue our investigation into comments he made on the channel last night.“Mr Fox’s suspension is effective immediately and he has been taken off air.

Laurence Fox has been used to hitting the headlines for the wrong reasons as the outspoken star is never shy about having his say on current affairs.

Journalist Ava Evans was left feeling "physically sick" after she heard the vile comments Laurence Fox made about her on GB News.

GB News has launched an investigation into “totally unacceptable” comments made by Laurence Fox about a female journalist during a broadcast. He made a series of remarks about Ava Evans, the political correspondent for online news site Joe, including describing her as a “little woman” during an episode of Dan Wootton Tonight on Tuesday, 26 September.

An investigation has been launched after GB News host host Laurence Fox launched into a “totally unacceptable” vile rant targeting a female journalist.

GB News says it has launched an investigation into 'totally unacceptable' comments made by Laurence Fox about a female journalist during a broadcast.