11-03-2023, 03:27 PM
(11-03-2023, 02:59 PM)Stockland Hillman Wrote:(11-03-2023, 02:48 PM)TIGHazard Wrote: They certainly didn't apply to Andrew Neil
The complaint was regarding his promotion of a controversial Spectator magazine report on twitter.
It was rejected. As its a commercial activity, just as Gary Lineker wouldn't be found in breach for talking about Crisps, despite childhood obesity
It's not the same thing.
The BBC can't trust a live presenter who's openly choosing which rules to follow. No responsible broadcaster can.
LOL so there’s a loophole. All Garry needs to do is edit a magazine. Then he can say whatever he wants because it’s a ‘’commercial venture’?’. How was Andrew Neil allowed to be editor of Spectator magazine at all, and regularly whip up controversy around it on twitter, while he was working as a journalist for the impartial BBC? As many others have said either the rule applies to everyone or it’s pointless.