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    Minister appears to mix up BBC journalist with former Art Attack presenter

    by Patrick Daly Jan 23, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    A minister appeared to confuse a BBC journalist with a former presenter of children’s programme Art Attack when asked to provide examples of bias by the publicly owned broadcaster.

    Conservative rail minister Huw Merriman said there were some areas of news reporting where he felt the BBC “could do better” on ensuring it remains impartial.

    Asked to provide examples in an interview with on Tuesday, he singled out a BBC reporter, saying he “always felt” the journalist “gave

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