Huw Edwards’ publicist questioned over continued support for disgraced presenter

Politics
26 Mar 2026 • 1:33 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Huw Edwards' publicist, Barry Tomes, was questioned by Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain regarding his continued support for the disgraced presenter.
  • Edwards, formerly the BBC's highest-paid news anchor, pleaded guilty in 2024 to receiving and making indecent images of children.
  • He received a suspended sentence for these offences.
  • Ms Reid challenged Tomes on his role, asking if he saw himself as Edwards' 'self-appointed investigator’.
  • Tomes agreed with the assessment, stating he wants to understand Edwards' actions and noted that Edwards is not the first famous man to face such issues.

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