"We have got a challenge in terms of a new landscape. The two parties were 80%, now they're 60%. Meanwhile, it is appropriate we look at the latest election results, polling and Reform. I think [Reform's vote] was an estimated national share of about 30% they got the councils, they got the mayoral contests. I think we're trying to get the balance right."
"I take the point on prominence and just the balance, said Davie. But again, I want to be blunt as well: some of the reporting that we're trying to ingratiate ourselves to one party or lean one way or the other is, frankly, for the birds. What we're trying to do is negotiate a new landscape, fairly. He said some critics of the BBC simply wanted the corporation not to give voice to someone I don't agree with"
The BBC insists it is not trying to ingratiate itself to Reform UK and defends increased coverage of Nigel Farage's party as a response to a changed political landscape. The broadcaster cites a fall in the combined poll share for Labour and Conservative from about 80% to roughly 60% and points to Reform's strong local election performance and an estimated national vote share near 30%. The broadcaster acknowledged concerns about prominence and balance after examples of Reform coverage, including a Farage interview clip sourced from GB News. The BBC rejects accusations of favouring a single party.
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