BBC director-general warns of 'growing assault on truth' after Venezeula bias complaint
THE BBC director-general has said there is a “growing assault on truth” that poses a threat to societies and democracies around the world.
Tim Davie, who made the comments to coincide with World Press Freedom Day, which takes place today (Monday) said journalists across the globe face “intimidation, harassment and hostility”.
He added: “In the midst of the Covid pandemic, it is clearer than ever why people need access to trusted, impartial news."
It comes after the former Conservative Party activist vowed last year to tackle left-wing bias in their comedy programming in order to restore "trust and confidence" of the public in the corporation.