Kemi Badenoch has become the first leader of the Conservative Party to withdraw support for the BBC licence fee, prompted by her perception of bias regarding a documentary on Gaza. Her decision reflects a broader shift within the party as it faces competition from Reform UK. Badenoch accused the BBC of broadcasting biased content by airing a documentary connected to Hamas, which she argues threatens the broadcaster's credibility and public standing. This development raises significant questions about the future of the BBC's funding model and its political support from the Conservative Party.
Kemi Badenoch, the first serving Tory leader to withdraw support for the BBC licence fee, cited bias as her reason, following controversial coverage of Gaza.
In her letter to BBC's director general, Badenoch called for a thorough investigation, asserting that the allegations against the BBC seriously jeopardize its public standing.
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