GB News presenter Michelle Dewberry expressed her fury after being snubbed by a Labour minister, taking to social media to vent her frustration. On Monday, June 8, the talk show host posted an appeal on X/Twitter ahead of the scheduled interview, writing: "Looking forward to the Government talking directly to the Dewbs & Co @GBNEWS audience tonight. What would *you* like me to ask them?" Despite receiving numerous questions and lines of inquiry, the 46-year-old later revealed that the politician had cancelled in an enraged follow-up post.
Blasting the minister for safeguarding, Michelle stated: "Reader, it didn't happen. Sadly, the government rep [Natalie Fleet] decided (with minutes to go) she didn't want to talk to me/you." She added: "(Tho when I came off air, I did see she was talking to Cathy Newman, a show which gets a fraction of the viewers my show does) How silly to ignore you like this."
After airing her frustration, Michelle's comments were flooded with supportive responses from disappointed viewers, while others criticised the MP. One fan commented: "The way you deservedly tore Lord Foulkes apart, I'm not surprised they run away, Michelle. They only want to peddle their nonsense without challenge." Another questioned: "With respect, it would be of great interest if @NatalieFleetMP would explain exactly why she decided against appearing, particularly when there is so much to talk about at the moment." A third simply stated: "They don't like difficult questions!" A fourth echoed: "It's becoming a pattern. Labour seems happy to talk when the questions are easy, but less keen when faced with proper scrutiny. Politicians should answer tough questions before the widest audience, not just the friendliest ones."
Michelle also addressed Fleet's last-minute cancellation during her show, informing viewers: "Tonight in three minutes, time I was due to actually talk to the Government. 'What a treat', I thought, for my viewers that they was going to join me and talk to me. Natalie Fleet, she was the lady that was due to talk to all of you tonight. The Government were very impressed about their new ideas around tech, and they wanted to promote those things that they were going to do to try and help children stay safe online. Yes, I thought to myself, that's an issue. Women and girls safety, that matters to my viewers. So delighted to have that interview." She explained: "Well, guess what happens next, ladies and gents, in three minutes' time you will not be seeing the Labour Government talking directly to you, because literally a couple of minutes ago, Natalie Fleet decided that she doesn't want to do the interview. She's worried about what I potentially am going to ask her. This is coming from her staff members, apparently, and they are uncomfortable."
