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She alleged Brand would not stop, adding: “And then it gets worse and it’s really painful.
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“There’s been accusations and death threats from manic supporters of him on social media which has installed a genuine fear that my name will somehow get out there and some crazy person will come after me or my family.”
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Mr Murray said non-disclosure agreements are a “major part of the problem” and referenced comedian Brand, who was jailed for 10-and-a-half years at Southwark Crown Court on Monday. Read More Meanwhile, equalities minister Bridget Phillipson paid tribute to the “bravery” of victims who have shared their experiences in recent days.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-13
Speaking in the Commons on Thursday, she criticised inaction by the BBC after reviews into the behaviour of other high-profile broadcasters in the last decade. She also said she would discuss the usage of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) during a meeting with media and entertainment executives next week.
2026-11-13 · Evening Standard
Media industry needs to ‘step forward’ to protect women and girls, says PM · assertive framing

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Media industry needs to ‘step forward’ to protect women and girls, says PM asserted
PM → need → women
Speaking in the Commons on Thursday, she criticised inaction by the BBC after reviews into the behaviour of other high-profile broadcasters in the last decade. She also said she would discuss the usage of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) during a meeting with media and entertainment executives next week. asserted
she → speak → executives
Brand, 51, was jailed this week after being found guilty of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during his career. asserted
Brand → jail → career
Meanwhile, fellow comedian Walliams was named as part of an investigation by the Guardian and ITV News the day after Brand was sentenced. asserted
Brand → name → Guardian
The best-selling author and former Britain’s Got Talent judge has been accused of sexual misconduct and abusing his power to groom teenagers as young as 15, but denies any wrongdoing. asserted
author → sell → wrongdoing
Asked how far the Government is willing to go to force the TV and entertainment industries to clean up their act, Mr Burnham replied: “The Culture Secretary has been very clear about that.” asserted
Secretary → ask → that
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, he added: “The media industry will need to look at itself and ensure whether it is taking all of the steps needed to protect the safety of women and girls who work within the industry, or who are within the orbit of the industry, because very serious issues indeed fall out of these cases. asserted
issues → speak → cases
“And as a government that is absolutely determined to do everything that we can to prevent violence, sexual violence against women and girls, we will take every possible step. asserted
we → do → step
“And we will look at all of the issues that arise from this, but let’s be clear: a lot of these issues are for the media industry, and it’s for the media industry to step forward and address them themselves first. asserted
industry → arise → them
Mr Murray said non-disclosure agreements are a “major part of the problem” and referenced comedian Brand, who was jailed for 10-and-a-half years at Southwark Crown Court on Monday. Read More Meanwhile, equalities minister Bridget Phillipson paid tribute to the “bravery” of victims who have shared their experiences in recent days. asserted
who → say → days
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