Insane moment GB News host DENIES there were riots in Belfast

GB News presenter Beverley Turner became involved in a heated on-air argument with commentator Matthew Stadlen during coverage of the unrest in Belfast in June 2026. The clash centred on Turner's insistence that the violence should not be described as "riots", despite widespread reports of disorder, arson attacks, and clashes with police.

During the exchange, Turner argued that the situation was being exaggerated by the media, describing the events as "skirmishes" rather than riots. She claimed that there had not been widespread destruction and stated that "there was not a house that has been burnt down." Stadlen strongly disagreed, pointing out that homes had been set on fire and that families had been forced to flee. He challenged Turner repeatedly, arguing that the scenes clearly met the definition of a riot.

The argument became increasingly tense as Turner accused critics of inflating the scale of the violence, while Stadlen maintained that downplaying attacks on homes and communities was misleading. Reports from police, political leaders and news organisations at the time described serious disorder, with properties damaged, residents displaced and officers injured during the unrest.

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