Paris Hilton spotted at BBC NUJ picket line ahead of Radio 4 appearance
Paris Hilton Greetings have been seen. The BBC Journalists who were on a sit-in outside BBC headquarters in London this morning (Thursday 16 March).
The heiress and reality star was on her way to appear on Radio 4. A woman’s watch As she promotes her new book, Paris: Memoir.
A photo shared by Twitter user @rosiehuz shows Hilton, wearing a dark blue velvet dress with black tights and black heels, smiling at the strike-goers.
He wrote in Captain: “It’s hot. Comrade Paris Hilton on the BBC NUJ picket line (yes it’s really her) in London this morning.
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) also posted a video on its Twitter account, showing a BBC staff member presenting the flag to Hilton.
While the new mother of one did not accept the flag, she approached the staff member to acknowledge it. It is not clear what he said.
NUJ wrote in its caption: “Hello Paris Hilton [wave emoji] We can send you a flag to show solidarity with striking journalists in the fight to save the BBC’s local radio services.
A number of journalists working for BBC Local are criticizing the broadcaster’s plans to “modernise” local radio services and make cuts in a bid to save money.
Under the plans, 48 jobs are at risk and £19 million will be “re-prioritised from broadcast services to online and multimedia production”.
A majority (83 per cent) of NUJ members working for BBC Local voted in favor of strike action last month. Some staff members went on strike from 11 am on Wednesday (March 15).
The NUJ is in talks with the BBC and is urging the broadcaster to reconsider the move.
Michelle Stanstreet, NUJ general secretary, said: “Staff are striking this week as a last resort – they are under no illusions that the BBC’s plans will undermine the already weak local radio content across England. .
“It’s not just a question of jobs and conditions for our members – they believe passionately in the value that quality local content brings to their audiences, journalists who are trusted and trusted in these communities. done by those they serve.”
He condemned the BBC’s “raiding of local radio budgets” for prioritizing digital content as “misguided”, and warned that it would “undermine a vital part of our public service broadcasting”. There is a risk of reaching”.
“People want local, relevant news that is accessible, and this remains a core part of the breadth of the BBC’s output,” Stanstreet added.
Hilton’s memoir was released on March 14. In it, she details her life in the spotlight and how she Felt “pressured” into filming a 2003 sex tape with then-boyfriend Rick SalomonWhich he later leaked and sold.