Labour MP Natalie Fleet Cancels GB News Interview on Child Online Safety Minutes Before Airtime
Natalie Fleet was set to discuss government technology proposals for child online safety on the June 8 broadcast. She withdrew from the segment two minutes before it was scheduled to begin.
sportsnet.caLabour MP Natalie Fleet cancelled a scheduled interview with GB News host Michelle Dewberry two minutes before the segment was due to air on June 8, 2026. The interview had been arranged to cover new government proposals on technology intended to help keep children safe online. Dewberry told viewers the government had been eager to promote the measures.
Dewberry said Fleet decided against appearing because she was concerned about the questions that might be asked. She added that the decision originated with Fleet's staff members, who were uncomfortable with the interview. The planned appearance had been promoted to GB News viewers as an opportunity to hear directly from a government representative on the topic of online safety for women and girls.
GB News reported the cancellation at 18:50 on June 8, 2026.
