Yeah, I agree this analysis - fear of government pressure rather than actual government pressure - is most likely correct. (View Post)

It's possible that that the decision came from the DG, but I rather suspect it was from a couple of levels down the hierarchy. And in a bureaucratic organisation like that, it might easily have … (View Post)

It's an oxymoron. Either it's independent or it's a state broadcaster... (View Post)

Might have done. You haven't forgotten it was Boris v Corbyn, right? (View Post)

And I'm convinced the is the case. The decision was, I'm sure, made by a senior manager (not the DG or Chair) who thought that is what his bosses expected. I doubt the government even hinte… (View Post)