The UK Culture Secretary has given her full-throated backing to the BBC amid the Donald Trump editing crisis, criticizing fellow politicians for “launching a sustained attack” on the corporation.

Lisa Nandy ‘s statement to parliament on the BBC has been expected all day but she was not expected to swing so proudly in behind the BBC.

“The concerns are serious in and of themselves but some in this house have gone even further, suggesting that the BBC is institutionally biased,” said Nandy, over the scandal that has led to the resignations of Director General Tim Davie and news boss Deborah Turness. “It should not be lost on us that the BBC has faced criticism from all sides, being accused of giving too much air time to some parties and for giving others too little. There is a fundam

See Full Page