
MPs have urged the BBC not to cut its local political and current affairs programming, saying its “regional strength” should in fact be strengthened to distil the effect of a “London-centric” media.
Cross-party politicians from across the UK last night backed more than 100 celebrities and journalists, including Lenny Henry and Stephen Fry, who urged the BBC not to axe Inside Out and Politics England.
BBC England’s regional output is under review as the corporation looks to plug a £125m hole in its finances caused by Covid-19.
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