It was Kemi Badenoch’s first studio appearance on Breakfast since being elected leader of the party. It is always understood that any politician being interviewed will be asked about a range of topics of importance to the audience, as well as their own political campaigning – in this case the upcoming local elections.

As part of a wide ranging and robust interview Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty spoke to Ms Badenoch about her leadership, the threat from Reform UK, trade tariffs and the potential privatisation of British Steel.

Charlie and Naga decided to introduce the subject of the Netflix drama series Adolescence because of the substantial public debate it has provoked and the issues it has highlighted from toxic masculinity to the use of smartphones in schools. As Leader of the Opposition it was fair and legitimate to ask Ms Badenoch why she wouldn’t want to watch something that so many people are talking about. She was given the opportunity to explain in detail her position on this.

There was one point in the interview when Naga referred to Adolescence as a documentary; Naga acknowledges this was incorrect and her mistake.

Throughout the interview Ms Badenoch was given ample opportunity to explain her position on all the issues she was asked about and we believe it was conducted in a fair and balanced way.

We have a responsibility to interview politicians from all parties without fear or favour, and ask them to address matters of significance to our audience, which was the case in this instance.