The BBC's Charter and its Producers Guidelines state:
...'Due impartiality lies at the heart of the BBC. All programs and services should be open minded, fair and show a respect for truth? [BBC reports should] contain comprehensive, authoritative and impartial coverage of news and current affairs in the United Kingdom and throughout the world??
Dave lashes out at Lawson, Portillo et al and suddenly Auntie is grinning from ear to ear:
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has rounded on senior Conservatives wanting to leave the European Union, accusing them of "throwing in the towel" before negotiations have even started.
He called the position held by former cabinet ministers Lord Lawson and Michael Portillo "very, very strange".
Plus this nice sliver of analysis from James Landale, deputy political editor:
From his body language and tone of voice, the prime minister is clearly irritated by the growing debate about Europe.
And so is the Beeb. Oh yes. Good old Dave! Trebles all round!
Last Edit: May 14, 2013 15:33:23 GMT by Teddy Bear
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