Paris Hilton hailed a ‘comrade’ after surprise appearance at BBC picket line

Video posted to the NUJ’s Twitter account showed Ms Hilton in a navy blue dress and sunglasses.

Paris Hilton was at Broadcasting House on Thursday (@NUJofficial/Twitter/PA)

US socialite Paris Hilton has been hailed a “comrade” after being spotted at a picket line outside the BBC, as journalists went on strike to defend local radio stations.

Ms Hilton smiled at members of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) as she left Broadcasting House in London on Thursday, after speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.