BBC admits 'mistake' in editing out laughter at Johnson in TV debate

The broadcaster cut out laughter during leaders' debate on Question Time in later news bulletin clip

The BBC has claimed it made a "mistake" in editing a clip where it cut out an audience laughing at Boris Johnson, insisting the decision was made due to time constraints rather than political bias.

In the Question Time leaders' debate special, broadcast on BBC One on Friday night, an audience member asked the prime minister: "How important is it for someone in your position of power to always tell the truth?"