Boris's blast at 'arrogant' Nick Robinson for claiming bias row is an anti-BBC plot... as MPs investigate claims Trump report was 'doctored', Today host tells listeners: 'There's a political campaign to destroy this organisation'

Boris Johnson has criticized BBC presenter Nick Robinson for accusing him and others of a political campaign to "destroy" the organization. Johnson stated there is a difference between criticizing the BBC and trying to destroy it, calling Robinson's remarks "arrogant" and a diversion from accountability. This exchange comes as MPs investigate claims that a BBC report on Donald Trump was doctored. Robinson, speaking on the Today program, acknowledged genuine concerns about editorial standards at the BBC but also pointed to a "political campaign" by those who wish to "destroy the organisation." This statement was quickly refuted by Johnson, who believes the BBC is "too arrogant to think it might be at fault." The controversy centers on a BBC Panorama report that allegedly misled viewers by editing a speech by Donald Trump. Critics claim the report omitted parts of Trump's speech where he urged supporters to "peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard" before the January 6th events. A dossier detailing several instances of alleged BBC bias, including on transgender issues and the war in Gaza, is als... download the app to read more