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As Sir Keir Starmer sets out the “six milestones” his government wants to hit before the next general election, Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss if leaving immigration off the list was a wise move for the prime minister.
Plus, as middle-class women of a certain age, they have some thoughts on the allegations against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace.
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His lawyers say it is “entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature”.
A BBC spokesperson said any issues raised are taken seriously and there are “robust processes in place” to deal with them. They added: “We are always clear that any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated.”
Banijay UK, the Masterchef production company, has appointed a law firm to lead its investigation. It said the company takes complaints “incredibly seriously” but will not comment on individual allegations while the investigation is ongoing.
