MP Chris Philp joined Charlie Stayt on BBC Breakfast, and the presenter was determined to stay on track despite the politician’s numerous attempts to sidestep his questions.
Frustrated Charlie Stayt advises MPs to “stay focused” as the BBC Breakfast debate heats up
Charlie Stayt, the host of BBC Breakfast, made a subtle dig at MP Chris Philp after he joined the presenter on the early morning news show.
Charlie co-hosted the show with co-star Naga Munchetty and moderated the interview with the politician.
Stayt raised some serious issues, but Philp provided evasive responses that clearly irritated the BBC journalist, leading to a brief outburst.
Philp continued to talk over the presenter while Charlie disrupted him, attempting to steer the conversation and taking a subtle dig at the MP.
Charlie attempted to “bring him back” to the original topic, saying “no” repeatedly when the politician attempted to speak, and informing him that the BBC show has a “limited amount of time.”
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Philp avoided the questions, and Charlie became visibly frustrated. Then Stayt exclaimed: “No. What I am going to do, I’m going to keep you concentrated, if I may, on what you just said.”
Charlie continued to ask the MP for “exact figures,” but was required to rely on the visitor for the information.
The conversation then moved on to Philp’s “new role” as policing minister, which he has held for “roughly nine or ten days.”
Stayt went on to say: “Obviously, trust is important in government, as you know. It’s our first time speaking to you in [this] role. What are your credentials for being policing minister?”
Philp stated that he has been an MP for seven years and has “always worked closely with our local police” because he “has a great interest in knowing how our community is kept safe.”
He stated that “members of parliament are generalists,” and that some are “assigned to different roles” that “tie with their areas of interest and expertise”.
Charlie then stated that “five policing ministers in the last five years” and Chris will be “well aware of the problems in the police service,” including “not least” the public’s “faith” in the service.
When questioned how he aims to “change people’s perception of the police,” Philp stated that the “vast majority of police officers” are “hardworking, dedicated, and brave.”
