The BBC has been accused of breaching impartiality guidelines by including Left-wing bias and anti-Government rhetoric in its prestigious Thought For The Day slot. Recent editions of the segment, which is broadcast every day as part of Radio 4’s Today programme, have included veiled criticism of senior political figures and even references to recent sleaze scandals. Critics say the comments have no place in a slot dedicated to spiritual contemplation and meditation and are unacceptable so close to the nationwide elections on Thursday. The row centres on three editions of the programme broadcast towards the end of last month. Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg last night said he had taken pains not to name any individual in relation to the quote about bodies piling up