Post by Teddy Bear on Jan 9, 2013 19:04:07 GMT
In a poll run by the Telegraph with this story, out of a total of 2,756 votes cast, the results were:
It's only a pity the MP who accused the BBC on air of their Europhobic bias wasn't more calm and articulate. Hopefully these kind of accusations from our politicians will become more widespread, on the whole range of BBC agendas.
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- Yes, greater deference is given to Europhiles 92.34% (2,545 votes)
- No, reports are always objective 7.66% (211 votes)
It's only a pity the MP who accused the BBC on air of their Europhobic bias wasn't more calm and articulate. Hopefully these kind of accusations from our politicians will become more widespread, on the whole range of BBC agendas.
The programme can be heard here for the next 7 days
BBC more 'deferential' to Europhiles than Eurosceptics, says senior Tory
The BBC treats supporters of the European Union with more "deference" than Eurosceptics, a senior Tory MP has said in a dispute on live radio.
Bernard Jenkin, chairman of the Public Administration Committee, appeared to accuse the broadcaster of bias as he was asked about splits within the Conservative Party on Europe.
He predicted that James Naughtie, his interviewer on BBC Radio Four's Today Programme, would be more deferential to the next guest, Lord Brittan, a former member of the European Commission and ex-Home Secretary.
"I appreciate the BBC wants to talk about the the Conservative Party but let's talk about the issue," he said.
Told he was being "silly", Mr Jenkin hit back: "I bet you're going to treat Leon Brittan with a lot more deference than you treat me because the BBC is not exactly a haven for Eurosceptics as we know
Mr Naughtie responded to the jibe by saying: "Oh for goodness sake, let's try to be serious about this".
The Tory MP for Harwich and North Essex appeared on the programme to discuss the Prime Minister's forthcoming speech about Europe set against a backdrop of Conservative unrest about Brussels becoming too powerful.
He is expected to reveal a plan go into the next election promising to give UK voters a referendum on whether to stay in the EU with a new relationship or exit altogether.
Mr Jenkin said it is "not unreasonable" to ask for a new relationship with the EU that does not involve cutting off ties to the extent advocated by Ukip.
"The majority of the people in this country want a relationship that offers trade and political cooperation; we want positive engagement with our European partners, we don’t want a UKIP plague upon your houses policy about Europe."
Lord Brittan said the best "practical proposition" was to ask for Britain's relationship to return to the way it was before the last Labour government.
The BBC treats supporters of the European Union with more "deference" than Eurosceptics, a senior Tory MP has said in a dispute on live radio.
Bernard Jenkin, chairman of the Public Administration Committee, appeared to accuse the broadcaster of bias as he was asked about splits within the Conservative Party on Europe.
He predicted that James Naughtie, his interviewer on BBC Radio Four's Today Programme, would be more deferential to the next guest, Lord Brittan, a former member of the European Commission and ex-Home Secretary.
"I appreciate the BBC wants to talk about the the Conservative Party but let's talk about the issue," he said.
Told he was being "silly", Mr Jenkin hit back: "I bet you're going to treat Leon Brittan with a lot more deference than you treat me because the BBC is not exactly a haven for Eurosceptics as we know
Mr Naughtie responded to the jibe by saying: "Oh for goodness sake, let's try to be serious about this".
The Tory MP for Harwich and North Essex appeared on the programme to discuss the Prime Minister's forthcoming speech about Europe set against a backdrop of Conservative unrest about Brussels becoming too powerful.
He is expected to reveal a plan go into the next election promising to give UK voters a referendum on whether to stay in the EU with a new relationship or exit altogether.
Mr Jenkin said it is "not unreasonable" to ask for a new relationship with the EU that does not involve cutting off ties to the extent advocated by Ukip.
"The majority of the people in this country want a relationship that offers trade and political cooperation; we want positive engagement with our European partners, we don’t want a UKIP plague upon your houses policy about Europe."
Lord Brittan said the best "practical proposition" was to ask for Britain's relationship to return to the way it was before the last Labour government.