BBC Leadership - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 4:08 pm on 12 November 2025.

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Photo of Baroness Twycross Baroness Twycross Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip), The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport 4:08, 12 November 2025

On whether this Government believe that the BBC is institutionally biased, I say no, we do not. The BBC provides trusted news and high-quality programming. It is important that it maintains that trust and rebuilds it by correcting mistakes quickly when they occur. I agree that, for any public service broadcaster, accountability is important to maintain trust. Arguably, the charter review process comes at a good point in the BBC’s history, because it will enable us to have a national conversation, including voices from across the political spectrum and across the country, to make sure we get the right outcome both for the BBC and, more importantly, the country.