BBC rejects Emily Maitlis criticism

The BBC has dismissed claims by Emily Maitlis of "Tory cronyism" at the broadcaster.

Delivering the MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, the former presenter said the broadcaster's objectivity should be questioned because it had employed "an active agent of the Conservative party" on its board.

Maitlis appeared to be referring to former Downing Street communications director Sir Robbie Gibb, who joined the BBC Board in May 2021.

Charlotte Moore, the BBC's chief content officer, told Sky News the BBC's impartiality was not in question.

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