Laura Whitmore, an Irish presenter based in London, has come under fire for a social media post about the British army. The 35-year-old posted on her Instagram account about a new podcast series launched by the British army called The Locker, saying she was “really pleased” to share the first episode in which she spoke to a female soldier about working in a male-dominated industry.
Shortly afterwards, the presenter posted a Twitter tribute to Irish politician and Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume, whose funeral took place today.
Ms Whitmore quickly came under fire on social media, with posters accusing the presenter of “recruiting for the British army” and criticising her “ignorance and insensitivity”.
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