Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy filmed calling Tory minister 'a c**t'

Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy could be heard calling Northern Ireland Minister Steve Baker a 'c***' in front of the camera

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Steve Baker bickers with Krishnan Guru-Murthy outside Downing Street

A Channel 4 presenter was filmed calling a government minister 'c***' outside 10 Downing Street.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy could be heard insulting Tory Steve Baker before laughing in a clip that was widely shared on social media tonight.

The Minister for Northern Ireland, Mr Baker, has since called for the veteran broadcaster to be sacked if he is found to be "breaching his code of conduct".

The presenter then apologized after what he described as a "solid" exchange.

In a 20-second clip from the stream, the camera points to a police officer standing guard outside the Prime Minister's home after Suella Braverman resigned as Home Secretary.

It's not clear if Mr. Guru-Murthy realizes he's still being picked up when he says off-camera, "Thank you very much, Steve."

Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy (

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BBC David Emery)

Mr Baker's response cannot be heard before the presenter continues: "It wasn't a stupid question, Steve, you know that. I'm very happy to face you on [PM Liz] Truss any day."

He then laughs before saying, "What a c***".

Mr. Baker has since told Times Radio it was "very unfortunate," Mr. Guru-Murthy swore on tape, adding, "If it violates his code of conduct, I hope they fire him."

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Mr. Guru-Murthy then tweeted: "After a thorough interview with MP Steve Baker, I used a very offensive word in an unguarded moment.

"Although it has not been released, this word in no context is below the standards I have set for myself and I unreservedly apologize.

"I contacted Steve Baker to apologize."

Braverman has radically resigned from his cabinet post after admitting to sending an official document from his personal email address.