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Labour launching an independent review of BBC’s future direction

The BBC is facing “some perception challenges”, shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said as she announced that Labour is launching an…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023

‘He’s a great guy’: Kwasi Kwarteng told fake firm he could introduce them to Boris Johnson

Former chancellor boasted of his political career in hope of securing £10,000-a-day second job

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2023

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

Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell announced that Labour is launching an independent review panel into the ‘future direction’ of the broadcaster.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023

Lineker saga sends Tory headbangers into meltdown

A football pundit being critical of the government shows you can have too much of this free speech business

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

Tories 'attacking BBC to pressure it for positive coverage', MP says

THE UK Government is deliberately attacking the BBC in order to “get themselves more favourable coverage” in its broadcasts, the shadow…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023

Gary Lineker suspension echoes Putin’s Russia, says Labour

Shadow minister accuses government of ‘deliberate strategy of undermining BBC’ as calls mount for corporation’s chair to quit

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2023

‘Disgraceful’ to compare Gary Lineker row to Putin’s Russia, says minister

Labour had made the comment as it criticised the Government’s handling of the BBC.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Labour likens Lineker row to ‘Putin’s Russia’ – but Tories hit back at ‘disgraceful’ comment

Conservatives ‘orchestrated cancel campaign’, says shadow culture secretary

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Tories acted like 'Putin' by forcing Gary Lineker off air, claims Labour

Labour's shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell said the BBC had "capitulated to a Tory cancel campaign" and warned chairman Richard Sharp is "completely unable to carry out his role"

Daily Mirror · Mar 14, 2023

BBC chair Richard Sharp faces fresh scrutiny amid Gary Lineker impartiality row

An investigation is being undertaken into Mr Sharp’s appointment after he became embroiled in a cronyism row over helping Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2023