BBC: Political Impartiality
Commons · Question 38123 · Tabled 13 Mar 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 21 Mar 2025
Question
Asked by Lee Anderson
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what recent discussions she has had with the BBC Board on impartiality in their coverage.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 21 Mar 2025
Under its Royal Charter, the BBC has a duty to provide accurate and impartial news and information. This responsibility is particularly important when it comes to coverage of highly sensitive issues. Ofcom, as the BBC’s independent regulator, is responsib...