Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, leaving 10 Downing Street.
Share and Follow

BBC bosses haven’t done enough to stop another Bob Vylan scandal happening again, the Culture Secretary blasted today.

Lisa Nandy said she “isn’t confident” the broadcaster has put in robust processes to prevent a similar incident.

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, leaving 10 Downing Street.

Culture Secretary Lisa NandyCredit: Getty

But she added that “significant progress” has been made in tightening up broadcasting guidelines.

The Beeb sparked fury after producers took five hours to remove footage of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set from iPlayer.

The punk duo led antisemitic chants calling for “death death to the IDF”.

The following day British Jews suffered from a spike in antisemitic attacks.

Asked if she felt assured a similar incident won’t happen again, Ms Nandy told LBC: “I can’t say that I’m currently confident about that, but I do recognise that there’s been significant progress that has been made in the last few weeks.”

The Culture Secretary added: “I’ve had a meeting and several discussions with both the Director General and the Chair of the Board, and they are making a whole series of changes in relation to that.

“What the Chairman himself described to me as a catastrophic failure that led to them broadcasting an anti semitic death chant for several minutes to the entire nation.

“They’ve recognised that that can never happen again.”

Beeb Chief Tim Davie and Chairman Samir Shah are due to be grilled by MPs on the multitude of scandals engulfing the broadcaster when the Commons returns in September.

Ms Nandy said: “I’m sure the (parliamentary) culture committee, as the whole of parliament has shown, will have a lot of questions to ensure that the public can have confidence that the BBC won’t find itself in this situation again.”

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Discover the Boutique Beloved by Trump’s Leading Ladies: A Shopper’s Guide

While high-profile figures associated with MAGA and Fox News often showcase designer…

AOC Challenges Jesse Watters on Controversial Remarks: Get the Inside Scoop from Kennedy

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has once again found herself at the center of…

Chinook Pilot Perseveres to Complete Mission Despite Being Shot Three Times During Maduro Operation

In a remarkable display of military precision, Operation Absolute Resolve unfolded…

Leaked Document Reveals Politico’s Selective Curation of Conservative News

In an unexpected twist, Sean Spicer drew attention to Politico’s accidental release…

Concerns Arise Over Charlie Kirk’s Security Measures

Candace Owens has revealed a “glaring oddity” in the security protocols surrounding…

Timothee Chalamet Showcases $36K Necklace While Attending Pre-Golden Globes Event Solo, Following Public Affection for Kylie Jenner

Timothée Chalamet made a notable appearance at the AFI Awards Luncheon in…

ICE Agent Possibly Hit by Car: Was There a Chance to Escape?

During Friday’s episode of CNN International’s “The Brief,” Senior Correspondent Josh Campbell…

Shocking Discovery: Authorities Uncover Grisly Human Remains in Pennsylvania Home, Sparking Horror Movie Comparisons

Pennsylvania law enforcement stumbled upon a chilling scene, discovering over 100…