Bad management, eh?

[walesrob]

Are you criticising the BBC or the UK Government ?

Aren't they the same organisation? Brown Broadcasting Corporation?

[Belmontboy]

Aren't they the same organisation? Brown Broadcasting Corporation?

ooohh how Cynical !!!

I think the BBC get it wrong sometimes, but, I have nothing but praise for the BBC News coverage of not only UK but world Events. BBC Reporters even risk their lives to report from Gaza and other dangerous places.

I think that the BBC Political reporting is as "neutral" as it can be, but of course, different journalists will have their own slant / opinions of events.

In Terms of Asylum and Immigration, The UK Governent is perfectly willing to allow non UK citizens to UK, but is taking a hard line in those who arrive illegaly, regardless of why they have come here. The UK, after all, is a small Island, and a large proportion of illegal imigrants will make it harder for people who want to come to UK using the proper legal channels. Thats why tough measures are taken and why some immigration rules seem harsh.

[aromulus]

ooohh how Cynical !!!

I think the BBC get it wrong sometimes, but, I have nothing but praise for the BBC News coverage of not only UK but world Events. BBC Reporters even risk their lives to report from Gaza and other dangerous places.
I think that the BBC Political reporting is as "neutral" as it can be, but of course, different journalists will have their own slant / opinions of events.

If a foreigner like me can detect bias, I wonder why most of the indigenous population can't....

In Terms of Asylum and Immigration, The UK Governent is perfectly willing to allow non UK citizens to UK, but is taking a hard line in those who arrive illegaly, regardless of why they have come here. The UK, after all, is a small Island, and a large proportion of illegal imigrants will make it harder for people who want to come to UK using the proper legal channels. Thats why tough measures are taken and why some immigration rules seem harsh

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It is all talk....
They rather take the soft option and deport the ones they know where to find... like this....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/7762483.stm

[joebloggs]

Albanians claiming to be Kosovars, Afghans claiming to be gays, only 1 in 10 failed asylum seekers being deported, many been waiting years, more will keep coming as they expect an amnesty, many marry brits/europeans have kids so they are less likely to be deported.

anyway, the appeal process will be changed soon, so if they are refused they will not be able to keep appealing and drag it out for years.

[somebody]

ooohh how Cynical !!!

I think the BBC get it wrong sometimes, but, I have nothing but praise for the BBC News coverage of not only UK but world Events. BBC Reporters even risk their lives to report from Gaza and other dangerous places.

I think that the BBC Political reporting is as "neutral" as it can be, but of course, different journalists will have their own slant / opinions of events.

In Terms of Asylum and Immigration, The UK Governent is perfectly willing to allow non UK citizens to UK, but is taking a hard line in those who arrive illegaly, regardless of why they have come here. The UK, after all, is a small Island, and a large proportion of illegal imigrants will make it harder for people who want to come to UK using the proper legal channels. Thats why tough measures are taken and why some immigration rules seem harsh.

I used to think the same about the BBC but now Reporters give their opinions and view points often dont give sources for quotes and facts. Look at the infulence some of the reporters have.
Many are neutral or try their hardest, but then how do we know for sure?

Look at how biasied the national news is to storms affecting the south and in particular London for example.

[KeithD]

BBC Reporters even risk their lives to report from Gaza and other dangerous places.

During the war, the Israeli spokesman appeared 42 times, the Palestinian spokesman......twice!!

Now the Beeb have banned the showing of an appeal for food, money, etc to help the Palestinians.

[aromulus]

During the war, the Israeli spokesman appeared 42 times, the Palestinian spokesman......twice!!

Probably the poor bugger was too busy dodging the bombs raining down..........

[walesrob]

ooohh how Cynical !!!

I think the BBC get it wrong sometimes

No, not being cynical, its the truth, and I used to work in broadcasting, so I know how it all works. Nick Robinson for example, the best unpaid PR the Labour Party ever had. Overall, the beeb is good at what it does, but when it comes to UK politics, it is sadly lacking.