BBC Bias analysed in updated report
Discussion around the BBC’s perceived bias and the government’s decision to sell Channel 4 has reignited debate about bias in the UK media.
According to a newly updated study by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, there has been significant debate about whether the BBC has a “left-leaning group-think” issue, as suggested by government critiques.
Previous of this topic in the past has varied significantly among news outlets.
The Guardian and BBC themselves have often focused on the implications for media independence and public service broadcasting. In contrast, right-leaning outlets like the Telegraph emphasized the need for reform and suggested that these moves are necessary to counteract perceived biases within the BBC.
Read the full study by the Institute here – and check out some of the previous scrutiny my media outlets below. Biased, or not?
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