I still read the BBC website each morning but it has to be said that their reporting specifically their political news is weak, non-confrontational and no longer asks the tough questions, hasn’t for a long time! I’ve just read an article by Laura Kunesberg the political editor about Boris, it is so bland and tame one wonders why she bothers. There was a time when the BBC was full of hard hitting journalists who asked tough questions and held our politicians to account even if they could not get a straight answer. Now the Beeb is so fearful of it’s own shadow it no longer can be relied on to be impartial or hard hitting. Those reporters from the past would be horrified, Robin Day, Jeremy Paxman etc There is a huge amount of news and much to hold to account. To me it seems they are collectively frightened to venture an actual opinion especially if it may prove controversial. I understand we are a society that is more litigious than in the past but this weak, scratch the surface, writing is cowardly! The facts as understood must be reported and naturally you cannot make false accusations, stories must remain alleged until proven to be true. The BBC is far too cautious with it’s approach and has lost their neutrality and any edge that once had. It could be said that they are not the only ones and whatever you may think of the tabloids at least they say what they mean however abhorrent it maybe. I want intelligent informative reporting that tells me the facts but for goodness sake, say if you believe whether its true or false and don’t sit on the fence!
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