John Simpson and Piers Morgan embroiled in row over ‘spineless’ Donald Trump interview
7 years, 1 month ago

John Simpson and Piers Morgan embroiled in row over ‘spineless’ Donald Trump interview

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Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Veteran BBC journalist John Simpson has become embroiled in a Twitter spat with Piers Morgan after he argued the controversial columnist’s interview with Donald Trump was “spineless”. Mr Simpson, a long-time BBC foreign correspondent and world affairs editor, was among those who criticised Morgan for the interview. So it would appear you’re the one spouting tosh, you pompous old prune.” But Simpson, who has spent the entirety of his career at the BBC, hit back: “Pompous, probably. But I don’t enjoy watching spineless political interviews.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only.

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Piers Morgan reveals why he turned down Rupert Murdoch’s ‘very generous’ job offer
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Piers Morgan reveals why he turned down Rupert Murdoch’s ‘very generous’ job offer

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Piers Morgan ridiculed for ‘embarrassing’ support of Trump’s garbage stunt
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Piers Morgan ridiculed for ‘embarrassing’ support of Trump’s garbage stunt

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Piers Morgan vs Andrew Tate was toxic and fruitless – but that was the point
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Piers Morgan vs Andrew Tate was toxic and fruitless – but that was the point

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Piers Morgan speaks out defending controversial ‘real life’ Martha from Baby Reindeer interview
10 months, 1 week ago

Piers Morgan speaks out defending controversial ‘real life’ Martha from Baby Reindeer interview

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Piers Morgan’s Baby Reindeer interview was as bad as you’d expect
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Piers Morgan’s Baby Reindeer interview was as bad as you’d expect

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Piers Morgan branded ‘ratings-challenged TV host’ by Donald Trump
2 years ago

Piers Morgan branded ‘ratings-challenged TV host’ by Donald Trump

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Piers Morgan risks coming unstuck as viewers turn off TalkTV
2 years, 10 months ago

Piers Morgan risks coming unstuck as viewers turn off TalkTV

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After winning bumper ratings on the opening night of Rupert Murdoch's TalkTV, Piers Morgan gloatingly launched a counter-attack. The former Good Morning Britain presenter rebuked former UKIP leader Nigel Farage’s attempt to derail his exclusive interview with Donald Trump. "So @Nigel_Farage tried to sabotage my interview with President Trump in a despicable act of two-faced weasel treachery," Morgan tweeted the …

The toe-curling embarrassment of Piers Morgan’s interview with Donald Trump
2 years, 10 months ago

The toe-curling embarrassment of Piers Morgan’s interview with Donald Trump

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Most explosive moments from Piers Morgan’s interview with Donald Trump
2 years, 10 months ago

Most explosive moments from Piers Morgan’s interview with Donald Trump

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From gun control to trans rights: Piers Morgan’s biggest US TV controversies as he returns for Fox network
3 years, 6 months ago

From gun control to trans rights: Piers Morgan’s biggest US TV controversies as he returns for Fox network

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Piers Morgan to launch new TV show in deal with News Corp
3 years, 6 months ago

Piers Morgan to launch new TV show in deal with News Corp

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Piers Morgan's Interview With 'Friend' Trump Has Everyone Asking The Same Thing
7 years, 1 month ago

Piers Morgan's Interview With 'Friend' Trump Has Everyone Asking The Same Thing

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Piers Morgan is set to interview President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/GbOpzQfGJ4 — Piers Morgan January 25, 2018 Morgan revealed the arrangement for Trump’s first international television interview since taking office via Twitter. — fleetstreetfox January 25, 2018 Piers Morgan, trying to steal Jimmy Fallon's "let's normalise the white supremacist bigot" crown …

Our laughing government, Scientology and Piers Morgan: Top 10 most read articles on Independent Voices this week
12 years, 2 months ago

Our laughing government, Scientology and Piers Morgan: Top 10 most read articles on Independent Voices this week

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