A BBC executive has said “in no way” did the government prompt the broadcaster to censure Emily Maitlis.
Maitlis claimed the BBC went out of its way to “pacify” Downing Street when she said it was clear Dominic Cummings had breached lockdown rules in 2020. The presenter said BBC bosses were initially happy with her broadcast, only to change direction and issue a swift apology when No 10 accused her of bias.
