The Commons culture, media and sport committee said it was 'closely monitoring' the response of the BBC and Channel 4, the two public service broadcasters with historic ties to Mr Brand
Media bosses could be called in to face questions from MPs over what they knew about Russell Brand’s behaviour after he was accused ofThe Commons culture, media and sport committee said it was “closely monitoring” the response of the BBC and Channel 4, the two public service broadcasters with historic ties to Mr Brand.
The culture committee is due to meet on Tuesday and members are expected to discuss whether they should set up a formal probe into the matter, which would involve public hearings with representatives of the firms involved. Mr Brand, 48, vehemently denies any wrongdoing. Labour MP Stella Creasy, who is currently standing to be the new chair of the Commons standards committee, said the case raised fresh questions about the way that powerful institutions respond to allegations of sexual misconduct.
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