I think it's more likely the BBC did it (suspend, not sack in any case) because they thought it was expected than because they were actually told to. (View Post)

That's outrageous, and there's no way it ends well. (View Post)

Ah yes, that most reliable of all sources. (View Post)

Not sure what the free speech issue is - the BBC backed him unequivocally. (View Post)

Maybe he's realised that although he has the right to do so, alienating half his audience isn't a sensible idea. (View Post)