I’m not talking about “stacking” the BBC. But it should not have senior personnel who have been closely associated with ANY political party, in the same way as would apply to the civil service. What is Lisa Nandy doing in her job? Absolutely sweet FA.
That’s how it would be perceived and spun regardless. Arguing that that wouldn’t be what actually happened whilst maintaining that Labour are no longer a centre left govt is ironic!
But the difference is that it wouldn’t be platforming Farage as if he was the official opposition. Imagine if the LibDems and Greens got as much coverage. How much good would that do? Meanwhile Reform are flying high in the polls and feted by the media. That is critical for Labour.
They may do, other media outlets still do it because he’s good for clicks. It’s not guaranteed to help, but IS guaranteed to harm them.