Head of Commons media committee denies writing article accusing BBC of bias
Excoriating article under Caroline Dinenage’s name remains on ConservativeHome website It was a crisis that toppled a BBC director general and his head of news . After contentious accusations of bias by a former external adviser, Michael Prescott, both Tim Davie and Deborah Turness quit the corporation. At the height of the media storm that ensued last November, the corporation was struck by another blow. A key figure in scrutinising the BBC – the chair of the Commons culture, media and sport co
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Dinenage’s article has been on ConservativeHome since November last year. Photograph: House of CommonsDinenage’s article has been on ConservativeHome since November last year. Photograph: House of CommonsBBCHead of Commons media committee denies writing article accusing BBC of biasExcoriating article under Caroline Dinenage’s name remains on ConservativeHome website Michael Savage Media editorSat 13 Jun 2026 06.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 13 Jun 2026 06.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt was a crisis that toppled a BBC director general and his head of news.
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