BBC presenter Emily Maitlis has been reprimanded by the broadcaster for comments made on last night’s edition of flagship news and current affairs program Newsnight about a controversial lockdown t…
Deadline has confirmed that Maitlis will not be hosting Wednesday’s edition of the program, which is due to go out at 22.45PM UK time . Reporter Katie Razzall will instead be in the main chair.Newsnight
The BBC’s reaction, which included a written statement saying Maitlis’ comments “did not meet our standards of due impartiality”, has sparked a backlash on social media from prominent figures includingcreator Rob Delaney, writer Caitlin Moran, and actress Minnie Driver. Scroll down to see those.
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