Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 97013

BBC: Antisemitism

Tabled: 3 December 2025
Answered: 16 December 2025

Question

Marie Goldman

Liberal DemocratChelmsford

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has sought assurances from the BBC on how it is ensuring that individuals with a history of antisemitic statements do not appear on (a) BBC Arabic and (b) other BBC channels.

Answer

Ian Murray
This Government will not tolerate antisemitism, which has no place in our society.The BBC is an incredibly important institution, it plays a crucial role in ensuring all communities are heard and feel valued as part of our public life. That is the standar...

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