The UK’s media regulator will take no action against GB News despite finding the channel breached the broadcasting code by using a homophobic sl*r. Ofcom concluded the right-wing television channel had breached its Broadcasting Code in January, when presenter Josh Howie compared LGBTQ+ people to child abusers. During an episode of the opinion show Headliners, the host referred to a quote from Episcopalian bishop Mariann Budde, who had urged US president Donald Trump to “show mercy” to queer people. Howie added: “I just want to say that that includes p**dos.” The remark prompted more than 71,500 complaints to the regulator. #gbnews #ofcom #mariannbudde #homophobia #lgbtqia