This action was taken following sexist comments made by Lawrence Fox on the channel. Jones stated the ban was to protect workers in the Senedd (Welsh Parliament) from exposure to offensive comments.
The suspension of GB News occurred last month and will continue while an independent review is conducted to establish a broadcasting protocol for TV channels available in the Welsh Parliament. The details of who will carry out the review and its completion date are not yet known.
Jones emphasized that her decision to ban the channel was not based on its editorial or political content but specifically due to the offensive and misogynistic comments made by Fox, which she felt were facilitated by the channel's presenter.
Jones also mentioned she had written to the chief executive of GB News seeking information on any lessons learned or new guidance implemented following the incident, but she has not received a response. Following the controversial incident, Lawrence Fox was fired by GB News.