Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 89398

BBC: Political Impartiality

Tabled: 11 November 2025

Answered: 17 November 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with Ofcom on the BBC's impartiality in its coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.

Answer

Ian Murray

Ministers and officials meet with Ofcom regularly to discuss a range of issues. It is ultimately for Ofcom, the independent regulator, to ensure the BBC is fulfilling its obligations to audiences as outlined in the Charter.The BBC has a duty to provide ac...

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