Tories threaten Channel 4 after ice sculpture takes PM's place in debate
by Jim Waterson Media editor from on (#4VTKA)
Conservatives say they could review channel's broadcasting remit if they win election
The Conservatives are threatening to review Channel 4's broadcasting remit if they win the general election after the channel decided to replace Boris Johnson with a melting ice sculpture during its climate change debate.
A Tory source confirmed that the party would review Channel 4's public service broadcasting obligations if Johnson is returned to Downing Street next month. Under the proposal, first reported by BuzzFeed News, they would "look at whether its remit should be better focused so it is serving the public in the best way possible".
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