In the former constituency of ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a vocal critic of the BBC, one pensioner questioned by AFP appeared torn between her attachment to the BBC and its struggles sometimes to fulfil its public service duty when it comes to the news. The octogenarian retiree said the editing of Trump's speech -- which gave the impression he made a direct call for violence before his supporters attacked the Capitol in January 2021 -- was "really the straw that broke the camel's back". Since people have a "certain expectation" of the broadcaster, "when you have events like the Trump speech or the debates around the coverage of the Gaza war, those things are perhaps more existential" for the BBC, said LSE professor Edwards.
Published at: 2025-11-15 21:30:09
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