Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries came close to tears in Parliament as she praised journalists risking their lives in Ukraine to bring "unbiased" news.
The top Tory praised the BBC and other outlets in an emotional moment offering "heartfelt thanks and admiration" for reporters on the frontline of the conflict.
Her comments marked a shift in tone from her ongoing criticism of the BBC, which she has previously accused of favouring "strident, very left wing, often hypocritical and frequently patronising views that turn people away.”
