Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 109161
BBC: Political Impartiality
Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026
Question
Sir Oliver Dowden
Conservative — Hertsmere
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had recent discussions with the BBC on the adequacy of the political impartiality in its news and current affairs output.
Answer
Ian MurrayThe Secretary of State meets regularly with the Chair of the BBC to discuss a wide range of issues.For any public service broadcaster, accountability and trust are key. It is important that the BBC continues to demonstrate how it is working diligently to ...
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