Written questions

BBC: Antisemitism

Commons · Question 97013 · Tabled 3 Dec 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 16 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Marie Goldman

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has sought assurances from the BBC on how it is ensuring that individuals with a history of antisemitic statements do not appear on (a) BBC Arabic and (b) other BBC channels.

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 16 Dec 2025

This Government will not tolerate antisemitism, which has no place in our society.The BBC is an incredibly important institution, it plays a crucial role in ensuring all communities are heard and feel valued as part of our public life. That is the standar...