BBC boss defends broadcaster’s impartiality amid ‘storms of social media’

‘The polarisation in society is profound’: Tim Davie giving evidence to the culture, media and sport committee on Wednesday. Photograph: House of Commons/UK parliament/PA

The director general of the BBC, Tim Davie, has defended the broadcaster’s record on impartiality in the face of demanding “storms of social media” and profound “polarisation”.

Appearing before MPs, Davie said the BBC came under “huge” pressure to offer impartial coverage.