Scottish minister hits out at ‘ideologically-driven’ attack on BBC
3 years, 2 months ago

Scottish minister hits out at ‘ideologically-driven’ attack on BBC

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BBC under fire after allowing Iranian academic to spout 'anti-Jewish racism without pushback' on Radio 4's Today show
6 months ago

BBC under fire after allowing Iranian academic to spout 'anti-Jewish racism without pushback' on Radio 4's Today show

Daily Mail  

The BBC has become embroiled in a new row over its coverage of Israel amid claims it allowed an Iranian academic to make 'racist' and 'antisemitic' comments without challenge. The UK's largest Jewish community organisation said it was 'deeply concerned' about the interview on the Today programme, between Mishal Husain and University of Tehran's Mohammad Marandi. Mohammad Marandi described Israel …

Scotland will be seeing me, says Farage
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Scotland will be seeing me, says Farage

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MPs’ TV appearances in the spotlight in bid to drive up Commons standards
6 months, 2 weeks ago

MPs’ TV appearances in the spotlight in bid to drive up Commons standards

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What the papers say – August 23
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What the papers say – August 23

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Ofcom will not investigate Channel 4 over Farage’s Reform UK undercover sting
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Ofcom will not investigate Channel 4 over Farage’s Reform UK undercover sting

The Independent  

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Culture secretary accuses BBC of bias in awkward clash over Ofcom crackdown
1 year, 2 months ago

Culture secretary accuses BBC of bias in awkward clash over Ofcom crackdown

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What the papers say – November 17
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What the papers say – November 17

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What the papers say – November 9
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What the papers say – November 9

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Odd for Tory colleagues to be ‘swanning off’ to host GB News shows, says MP
1 year, 6 months ago

Odd for Tory colleagues to be ‘swanning off’ to host GB News shows, says MP

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BBC Northern Ireland journalists take to picket lines as council votes counted
1 year, 10 months ago

BBC Northern Ireland journalists take to picket lines as council votes counted

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BBC facing ‘perception challenges’ says Labour MP as party launches review panel
2 years ago

BBC facing ‘perception challenges’ says Labour MP as party launches review panel

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UK government finally defends BBC one week after India raids as MPs condemn press ‘intimidation’
2 years, 1 month ago

UK government finally defends BBC one week after India raids as MPs condemn press ‘intimidation’

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The British government has offered a limited defence of the BBC and its "editorial freedom" in its first substantive comments since the broadcaster’s offices in India were raided by tax authorities last week. The tax raids last week were accompanied by a number of strong statements from senior officials in Mr Modi’s ruling BJP party, with a spokesperson calling the …

BBC should have editorial freedom: UK govt backs media house post ‘tax-survey’
2 years, 1 month ago

BBC should have editorial freedom: UK govt backs media house post ‘tax-survey’

Live Mint  

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Questioned on I-T survey, U.K. government strongly defends the BBC
2 years, 1 month ago

Questioned on I-T survey, U.K. government strongly defends the BBC

The Hindu  

The U.K. government was questioned by MPs in the House of Commons on its response to the income tax raids on BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai last week. “We stand up for the BBC, we fund the BBC, we think the BBC World Service is vitally important,” Mr. Rutley said, adding that the U.K. government wanted the BBC …

What the papers say – January 31
2 years, 2 months ago

What the papers say – January 31

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BBC dramas ‘warping modern Britain’ by ‘allowing Left-wing bias’
2 years, 3 months ago

BBC dramas ‘warping modern Britain’ by ‘allowing Left-wing bias’

The Telegraph  

The BBC is “warping modern Britain” by allowing a Left-wing, politically correct bias to infuse the storylines of drama series, a new report has said. The Campaign for Common Sense reviewed more than a year’s output of BBC drama and found that the corporation was presenting a version of the UK that few viewers would recognise. One former culture secretary …

What the papers say – November 20
2 years, 4 months ago

What the papers say – November 20

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Three prime ministers in two months... no wonder the BBC can’t keep a straight face
2 years, 5 months ago

Three prime ministers in two months... no wonder the BBC can’t keep a straight face

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What the papers say – August 16
2 years, 7 months ago

What the papers say – August 16

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What the papers say – May 1
2 years, 11 months ago

What the papers say – May 1

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What the papers say – April 29
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Minister questioned over Johnson’s attack on BBC
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Minister questioned over Johnson’s attack on BBC

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Culture Secretary pays emotional tribute to journalists in Ukraine
3 years ago

Culture Secretary pays emotional tribute to journalists in Ukraine

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Nadine Dorries chokes up praising reporting of BBC and ITV journalists in Ukraine
3 years ago

Nadine Dorries chokes up praising reporting of BBC and ITV journalists in Ukraine

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Commons and US speakers discuss threat to democracy in Westminster
3 years, 1 month ago

Commons and US speakers discuss threat to democracy in Westminster

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What the papers say – February 13
3 years, 1 month ago

What the papers say – February 13

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Blair criticises ‘attacks’ on BBC amid licence fee debate
3 years, 2 months ago

Blair criticises ‘attacks’ on BBC amid licence fee debate

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Nick Robinson slams suggestions of BBC bias in No 10 drinks party coverage
3 years, 2 months ago

Nick Robinson slams suggestions of BBC bias in No 10 drinks party coverage

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Government accused of attacking BBC to stop PM becoming ‘dead meat’
3 years, 2 months ago

Government accused of attacking BBC to stop PM becoming ‘dead meat’

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Licence fee cuts: The BBC is in danger. I recommend strike action
3 years, 2 months ago

Licence fee cuts: The BBC is in danger. I recommend strike action

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Don’t blame Rupert Murdoch or Nigel Farage – Ofcom is responsible for the demise of impartial news
3 years, 6 months ago

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Johnson condemns ‘disgraceful’ chasing of BBC reporter by anti-lockdown protesters
3 years, 9 months ago

Johnson condemns ‘disgraceful’ chasing of BBC reporter by anti-lockdown protesters

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GB News was a disaster from start to finish
3 years, 9 months ago

GB News was a disaster from start to finish

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Threats to shake up BBC after ‘deceitful’ Diana interview spark fears it will be ‘under government’s thumb’
3 years, 10 months ago

Threats to shake up BBC after ‘deceitful’ Diana interview spark fears it will be ‘under government’s thumb’

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The craven attacks on the BBC by Tory politicians will have a chilling effect on its journalism
3 years, 10 months ago

The craven attacks on the BBC by Tory politicians will have a chilling effect on its journalism

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Minister threatens fresh BBC shake-up after ‘deceitful’ Diana interview condemned by inquiry
3 years, 10 months ago

Minister threatens fresh BBC shake-up after ‘deceitful’ Diana interview condemned by inquiry

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BBC under fire for having GB News presenter Michelle Dewberry on Question Time
3 years, 10 months ago

BBC under fire for having GB News presenter Michelle Dewberry on Question Time

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Of course the UK media has a problem with racism – any other suggestion is propaganda
4 years ago

Of course the UK media has a problem with racism – any other suggestion is propaganda

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Andrew Neil reveals politics team for GB News channel
4 years, 1 month ago

Andrew Neil reveals politics team for GB News channel

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The latest speculation over the BBC shows it is going to be a big part of the ‘culture wars’
4 years, 6 months ago

The latest speculation over the BBC shows it is going to be a big part of the ‘culture wars’

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Boris Johnson’s ‘attacks’ on BBC are ‘dangerous’, says David Dimbleby
4 years, 6 months ago

Boris Johnson’s ‘attacks’ on BBC are ‘dangerous’, says David Dimbleby

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Tim Davie: BBC needs ‘radical shift’ and staff must be impartial on social media says new director-general
4 years, 6 months ago

Tim Davie: BBC needs ‘radical shift’ and staff must be impartial on social media says new director-general

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GB News: Former No 10 official ‘leading effort to launch BBC competitor’
4 years, 7 months ago

GB News: Former No 10 official ‘leading effort to launch BBC competitor’

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Downing Street 'vows to abolish BBC licence fee'
5 years, 1 month ago

Downing Street 'vows to abolish BBC licence fee'

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The BBC is bloated, bureaucratic and consistently shoots itself in the foot – but we will miss it when it’s gone
5 years, 1 month ago

The BBC is bloated, bureaucratic and consistently shoots itself in the foot – but we will miss it when it’s gone

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Journalists walk out of No 10 after bid to impose selective briefing of Boris Johnson's Brexit plans
5 years, 1 month ago

Journalists walk out of No 10 after bid to impose selective briefing of Boris Johnson's Brexit plans

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No such thing as right not to be offended, says outgoing press watchdog chief
5 years, 2 months ago

No such thing as right not to be offended, says outgoing press watchdog chief

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Boris Johnson compared to Trump after banning ministers from BBC Today programme
5 years, 3 months ago

Boris Johnson compared to Trump after banning ministers from BBC Today programme

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Is Britain really so angry and bored that we'll let a sociopath PM do whatever the hell he wants?
5 years, 5 months ago

Is Britain really so angry and bored that we'll let a sociopath PM do whatever the hell he wants?

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