BBC says ‘in no way’ did government prompt it to censure Emily Maitlis
by Jim Waterson Media editor from World news | The Guardian on (#62XC1)
Broadcaster denies any pressure from No 10 to apologise for presenter's criticism of Dominic Cummings
A BBC executive has said in no way" did the government prompt the broadcaster to censure Emily Maitlis.
Maitlis claimed the BBC went out of its way to pacify" Downing Street when she said it was clear Dominic Cummings had breached lockdown rules in 2020. The presenter said BBC bosses were initially happy with her broadcast, only to change direction and issue a swift apology when No 10 accused her of bias.
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