"Parliament's culture, media and sport committee has demanded to know the BBC's response to the memo, setting Monday as a deadline. The BBC's board is compiling its response. However, insiders believe the leaking of the memo to the Daily Telegraph and the criticisms that have followed from Johnson are part of a concerted attempt to undermine the organisation, which is heading into crucial talks with the government over the renewal of its charter."
"Johnson said the idea there was an effort to undermine the BBC's leadership was complete and utter bollocks. I haven't spoken to either individual [Gibb or Prescott] or been in contact with either of them in any way for many years, he said. The first I heard of Michael Prescott's report was when I saw it on the Telegraph website. The Panorama fabrication is scandalous."
A leaked memo criticizes the BBC's reporting on Donald Trump, trans rights and Gaza. Tim Davie and senior editorial staff face pressure following criticisms made in the memo by Michael Prescott, a former independent adviser to the EGSC. Parliament's culture, media and sport committee has demanded the BBC's response by Monday and the BBC board is compiling its reply. Insiders say the leak and subsequent criticisms, including from Boris Johnson, appear aimed at undermining the organisation ahead of charter renewal talks. Concerns have been raised about Robbie Gibb's role in Prescott's appointment and his links to Johnson; Prescott left the advisory role in the summer. Johnson denies recent contact and calls the allegation "complete and utter bollocks," saying he first saw the report on the Telegraph and accusing Panorama of fabrication.
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