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BBC Breakfast sparks backlash as viewers slam Naga Munchetty's 'awful' interview

BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty spoke with Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds on Thursday morning.

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Naga Munchetty sparked backlash with viewers during Thursday's show(Image: BBC)

BBC viewers were less than impressed by Naga Munchetty during the latest edition of the morning show.

During Thursday's instalment (July 23), the BBC Breakfast star welcomed Emma Reynolds, the newly appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury to the programme.

It comes after the government announced that pubs, clubs and music venues in England would be given a 20% cut in business rates from April.

However, during their conversation, it was clear the MP wasn't thrilled with Naga not letting her answer the questions being asked. After highlighting that the likes of restaurants, hotels and cafes won't be getting the same 'breathing room' as the sectors with the 20% cut, Naga asked: "Your announcements, the cuts you're making, those announcements come in in the next tax year.

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Naga Munchetty sparked backlash with viewers during Thursday's show(Image: BBC)

"So, why are you not offering some breathing room, or at least less stress to those other in the sector?"

Emma Reynolds began to answer, although she was cut off by Naga as she commented: "As I've said, we will look at this in the round for the Autumn budget, but obviously any announcement. Can I just-"

Naga interrupted, adding: "No, because you're not really answering the question."

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BBC Breakfast viewers were less than impressed with Naga(Image: BBC)

The MP spoke over the BBC star saying: "I'm about to answer your question, only if you'd let me speak."

Naga told the guest that she assured her there would be an opportunity to continue; however, she reiterated her point on there being no relief for other businesses.

It wasn't long before people commented on the interview, with many unimpressed by how it went.

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Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds spoke to the BBC about the changes(Image: BBC)

On X, one person said: "Naga was awful. She kept interrupting. Why ask a question when you won't let her answer?" Someone else shared: "She always has to go too far."

However, there were some viewers who praised Naga's assertive form of questioning. One person said: "#BBCBreakfast spot on Naga, the previous relief wasn't enough if the whole point is they are still closing down.."

Someone else added: "Think? She's wiping the floor with her." As one person wrote: "Go Naga #bbcbreakfast."

BBC Breakfast is available to watch on BBC One from 6am

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