Controversy has gripped the BBC over its response to Newsnight complaints

Controversy has gripped the BBC over its decision to suspend its Newsnight anchor Emily Maitlis on Wednesday (27 May) for a monologue critical of the UK Government’s handling of special adviser Dominic Cummings’ breaches of lockdown rules. A BBC statement said the segment “…did not meet our standards of due impartiality. Our staff have been […]

Controversy has gripped the BBC over its decision to suspend its Newsnight anchor Emily Maitlis on Wednesday (27 May) for a monologue critical of the UK Government’s handling of special adviser Dominic Cummings’ breaches of lockdown rules. A BBC statement said the segment “…did not meet our standards of due impartiality. Our staff have been reminded of the guidelines.” (BBC