Ralph wrote:Andrew Neil is a friend of Arron Banks & they have similar political views, so it’s no surprise he thinks it’s a good idea to provide him with a platform to refute allegations made against him & rubbish an investigation.
It’s a bizarre decision by the BBC. Andrew Marr is not a tough or forensic interviewer. Not even his best friends would claim that. He’s written pro Brexit articles where he describes it as “offering huge opportunities”. Easy to say when you’ve got your feet under the table at the BBC. If he worked in a car factory he might have a different view.
Would Banks do an interview with Jeremy Paxman or even someone like Eddie Mair? Doubt it. Seems like he’s picked his interviewer carefully.
The BBC don’t generally provide a platform to people under investigation, that’s the long & short of it. What next - Andrew Marr interviews Harvey Weinstein?
The BBC is the establishment broadcaster & it’s showing.
Surely the BBC is an impartial organisation, and it will ensure that this platform is as flat as a pancake with nowhere to hide. Don't you think he should have the opportunity to put his side of the story, which the general public has access to? Is it not in the public's interest.