Broadcast bust-up | Former GB News presenter sues channel for unfair dismissal & discrimination

A former GB News presenter has filed an employment tribunal claim against the broadcaster. He is pursuing a range of allegations, including unfair dismissal, race and belief discrimination, victimisation, whistleblowing detriment, and unequal pay.

Albie Amankona, the former co‑host of GB News’s The Saturday Five, was taken off air in August 2024 after saying he believed former Home Secretary Suella Braverman a "racist and a thoroughly bigoted woman” during a July broadcast. GB News issued a prompt apology to Braverman, stating his remarks “crossed a line between robust debate and causing unnecessary offence”.

He claims he previously made a verbal complaint in June 2024 about racist behaviour by two colleagues. He says no investigation followed. GB News strongly denies any racist conduct occurred.

'No one should have to put up with racism and discrimination in their workplace'

Amankona initially funded his claim personally. Now, backed by the Good Law Project, he’s launched a public crowdfunding campaign to cover legal fees.