‘While it was not broadcast that word in any context is beneath the standards I set myself and I apologise unreservedly.' Krishnan Guru-Murthy has apologised for calling Steve Baker a c**t during a livestream.
The Channel 4 presenter was interviewing the Northern Ireland minister, however their discussions grew heated as the pair clashed over backlash Prime MinisterAs the interview came to an end, Guru-Murthy told the MP: ‘It wasn’t a stupid question Steve, you know it, I’m very happy to go up against you on Truss, anyday.’Guru-Murthy has since apologised on Twitter and said he has reached out to Baker.
He wrote: ‘After a robust interview with Steve Baker MP I used a very offensive word in an unguarded moment off air.‘While it was not broadcast that word in any context is beneath the standards I set myself and I apologise unreservedly.The MP commented: ‘I appreciate you apologising. Thank you.’