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Victoria Derbyshire
Verified
Host, Newsnight, BBC
Twickenham
Beats
environment and politics.Land & housing urban development
Content
By Victoria Derbyshire Verified, Kate Whannel Verified| Yahoo Verified Victoria Derbyshire - Presenter, BBC Newsnight and Kate Whannel - Political reporterTue, January 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM UTC3 min readSafeguarding minister Jess Phillips has told BBC's Newsnight that "disinformation" spread by Elon Musk was "endangering" her but that it was "nothing" compared to the experiences of victims of abuse. The tech billionaire and adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump labelled Phillips a "rape genocide apologist" and said she should be jailed.
By Victoria Derbyshire Verified, Elliot Ryder Verified| Yahoo Canada Verified The ghostwriter of Gregg Wallace’s 2012 autobiography has claimed he sexually harassed her. Shannon Kyle told BBC Newsnight the MasterChef presenter answered the door wearing only a towel, which he later dropped, made “revolting” and “sickening” sexualised suggestions to her, and touched her inappropriately. Kyle, who was 35 at the time, was writing Wallace’s memoir Life On A Plate.
By Victoria Derbyshire Verified, Kate Whannel Verified| Yahoo Verified Victoria Derbyshire - Presenter, BBC Newsnight and Kate Whannel - Political reporterTue, January 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM UTC3 min readSafeguarding minister Jess Phillips has told BBC's Newsnight that "disinformation" spread by Elon Musk was "endangering" her but that it was "nothing" compared to the experiences of victims of abuse. The tech billionaire and adviser to US President-elect Donald Trump labelled Phillips a "rape genocide apologist" and said she should be jailed.
Company Info
BBC
BBC News is the news division of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), established in 1922. It is the largest broadcast news organization in the world, employing around 5,500 journalists and 7,000 staff globally. The organization produces over 120 hours of content daily across radio, television, and digital platforms, with its headquarters located in London and 50 international bureaus staffed by more than 250 foreign correspondents. BBC News provides comprehensive news coverage through its TV channel, regional programs, and specialized services. It delivers news via BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, and local stations, while its digital platforms offer live updates and multimedia content. The division produces flagship news programs, in-depth documentaries, and podcasts, catering to both UK residents and international audiences. Funded primarily by the UK television license fee, BBC News focuses on delivering impartial news without subscription fees for its core services.
London, England, United Kingdom
+44 20 8743 8000
Founded: 1922