Good Morning Britain hosts Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid slammed for 'appalling' treatment of PM Andy Burnham
The PM appeared on Monday's live programmeGood Morning Britain viewers have criticised Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley over their interview with Andy Burnham.
Some viewers posting on X accused the presenters of repeatedly interrupting the Prime Minister and returning to questions already answered. The criticism centred on the interview’s style, although other viewers welcomed Andy’s performance.
Good Morning Britain viewers call for fewer interruptions by Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid
Several comments on X urged the pair to let their guest finish his answers before pressing him further.
One viewer wrote: “Stop [bleep] interrupting him Richard and Susanna! Appalling interview etiquette.”
Another said: “The way Susanna and Richard kept interrupting him was so rude!”
Meanwhile, a third added: “That interview was appalling. Both presenters spent a large % of it simply interrupting Andy Burnham.”
But the reaction was not entirely negative, with some viewers praising the Prime Minister’s handling of the exchange. One supportive viewer described him as reassuring and competent, while another congratulated him on the interview.
Andy Burnham pressed on an election and Brexit
On Good Morning Britain, Susanna asked whether Andy was preparing the public for another general election. He ruled that out, before she pressed him to confirm his position.
Andy repeated his answer and said his focus was improving people’s lives rather than reopening old arguments.
The discussion then moved to his recent comments about rejoining the European Union. Susanna challenged how those remarks fitted with his wish to avoid revisiting past disputes.
He argued Brexit had delivered a tougher arrangement than voters were offered during the referendum campaign. He also said it had weakened the economy and immigration controls.
However, Andy made clear he was not proposing EU membership during the current Parliament. Instead, he wanted practical steps to improve the existing arrangements.
Susanna pointed to the Leave vote among his constituents and questioned whether he had broken a promise. He said he had promised not to rerun the referendum and maintained that the public would decide Brexit’s future.
Richard suggested the comments were intended to gauge public and media opinion about rejoining.
Andy told him: “I was asked a question, Richard, so I didn’t fly that kite.”
When is Good Morning Britain on ITV?
The interview aired on Monday October 26, with the discussion also covering homelessness and the forthcoming budget.
Good Morning Britain airs on ITV on weekdays from 6am.
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