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Broadcaster was told it had "crossed the line" with Putin comparison. "It’s Trump-esque", insider says.
The ban was thought to have been sparked by an investigation into Nigel Farage last week.
Editor Ben de Pear said the broadcaster had been unaware of the ban until last Thursday.
The ex-UKIP leader's lifestyle was funded by the millionaire backer, a Channel 4 News investigation has claimed.
Over 2,600 people complained about the remark.
The presenter made the remark while commenting on the pro-Brexit march.
"I have never seen so many white people in one place, it’s an extraordinary story."
Campaigning was suspended after the Labour MP was killed.
He's called the story 'fake news'.
Channel 4 News caught him saying he's 'a master of disguise'