Zoe Williams’ piece about Boris Johnson’s immediate family receiving honours is timely, and perhaps part of a process that started in December 2019 (I thought my opinion of Boris Johnson couldn’t be lower. Then he nominated his father for a knighthood, 6 March).
On election night, it was impossible to turn on the television without coming across a Johnson on ITV, the BBC and Channel 4. In fact, all four of the personalities in the photograph accompanying Zoe’s article were spread across the media. Is it any surprise that they are to be rewarded now and in the future for their work?
The broadcast media must take some of the responsibility. Without vigilance over areas of interest on public platforms, we are stuck with TV and radio stations that have undeclared links to the extreme right and royalty, which claim to operate in an impartial setting. How did the Johnson debacle happen, and when is it going to end?
Teresa Rodrigues
Crediton, Devon
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