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The BBC Breakfast host was found to have breached guidelines by criticising President Donald Trump for saying four female politicians should"go back" to the"places from which they came". In a letter to the complainant, the BBC added that"audiences should not be able to tell" the opinions of its journalists on matters of public policy.Naga Munchetty 'breached BBC rules' with Trump commentsAddressing the"go home", comment, Dan Walker said:"That was the most telling quote for me last night.
To which Munchetty replied:"Furious. Absolutely furious. And I imagine a lot of people in this country will be feeling absolutely furious that a man in that position feels it's okay to skirt the lines with using language like that.""Yes.. yes," replied Munchetty.Munchetty added:"And it is not enough to do it just to get attention… he's in a responsible position.
keep picking at it and it won't heal
Trump broke the rules by being 'racist so why don't the 'BBC'go after him?! Naga Munchetty is being bullied by the 'BBC' she had every right to call him out.
Which opinion? That spouting racist language legitimizes more spouting of same and racist behaviour? That’s not opinion, it’s fact.
Why is anyone surprised by the ruling. The bbc will allow people like anton du beke - a few years back- to call someone a Paki and then give him his own prime time Saturday night show. institutionallyracist
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How does this look. A middle aged white guy who probable went to a private school tells a young women of colour that she is not allowed to comment on race issues.
BBCNaga - was reprimanded by the BBC for her comments about Trump’s tweets, but is it the President who should be on trial? See this legal opinion to see what would happen in a UK court to realDonaldTrump -
Very much look forward to the corporation apply its rules to Andrew Neil and Laura Kuennsberg, oh what, sorry, that’s different you say? How? Oh, of course.....
If i understand this correctly. BBC does not allow their people to have personal opinions on political matters? Geezus, would be nice if CNN people were told to do that instead of virtually making biased character assasination hit pieces all the time on their news report.
Don't like this ruling BBC host have to be relateble
What's the *actual quote* you're objecting to? I've watched this clip several times & genuinely can't see where you think Naga strays beyond saying 'go home' is racist, as even David Jordan concedes she's entitled to do. BBC journalists express more personal views every day.
BBC, I firmly disagree
Absolutely not, . We should be condemning racism wherever we find it, not allowing it a platform to be debated.
Naga was right to say what she did, racism cannot be allowed to go unchallenged. With this ruling the BBC has disgraced itself and must investigate their own procedures.
Naga did nothing wrong. Racism is disgusting she should not be repremanded for answering a question on a personal experience of racism. What has this world come to when it is wrong to tell the truth. Shame on the BBC, but then again the BBC have a very shameful past.
Have you watched Mr Morgan on the competition. Naga needs support, watching this piece made me feel true emotion and feel how wrong Trumps statements are for so many. Please don’t let this decision stifle and gag the presenters.
Is there an appeal process for this decision? If so Naga should consider lodging an appeal.
Kudos to for still having standards. In the USA, it’s impossible to differentiate 99% of the anchors from the opinion hosts on most network and cable news shows. WellDone👏😎
BBC is losing credibility with it's appalling behaviour towards Naga. Everyone knows Trump is a racist. This is a fact, not an opinion. IStandWithNaga
Somethings are more important than editorial guidelines or contractual obligation. As a licence payer I give Naga my full support and ask that the judgement be fully and unconditionally rescinded
BBCNaga Naga has my support. What a terrible misguided decisions regardless of your rules.
And it's still bullshit. IStandWithNaga
Grow up BBC
🌴😎☮️ ThereAreRacists in the ! BBC BETTER GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Brexit is also about Racism!
BBC you should be apologizing to Naga, you are totally wrong!!!!!!!
What about the personal views of bbclaurak Obvious what they are. IStandWithNaga
Absolutely ridiculous ruling I really hope Naga does not decide to leave the BBC.She deserves an apology for the way she has been treated...shameful
BBC you are a disgrace, you need to recind this reprimand it's so wrong!
SackMunchetty
Trump is as racist as water is wet. nagamunchetty
I have found this BBC presenter's words insensitive, rude and extremely upsetting! She has broken the acceptable limits of racial insults towards white caucasian people in the UK.
Isn’t racism “fundamentally against democratic principles?” Spineless cowards!
Racism is racism. So no. BBCNaga wasn’t giving an opinion, she was stating a FACT. The BBC should be protecting their staff rather than acting like they’ve done something wrong. IStandWithNaga
Her opinion of racism is bad? What's wrong with you?
Yet again the BBC takes the wrong path. Honesty is sadly lacking in the media at times, so I fully support BBCNaga. In my view Naga is always concise, clear and non biased.
FRO.
Shame on you BBC re nagamunchetty. Unbelievable for a start that someone complained about her comments (which were spot on) & even more this action ruling - it is effectively a gagging order & a slap in the face to so many people & common sense! Humans get a grip!
The world is going mad!!!
Wrong move BBC. Calling out racism is not an opinion. It's necessary. BBCNaga
Only they are lying.
Is this called a freedom of speech ? Shame on you BBC. In Russia we have more freedom of speech.
The BBC (particularly those involved in the decision) should be ashamed.
BBC you got this Wrong, wrong, wrong!
Naga good. BBC bad. Chancellor Trump sucks. ImpeachmentHearings TrumpResignNOW
Its not opinion when its a fact hunty, people said that to her. She explicitly didn't share her views, she shared her experience which is what pretty much every journalist does. Pipe down. IStandWithNaga
If it had been a man he would have been sacked end of
About time the bbc forced impartiality on its news arm, in its current state its unwatchable due to inherent bias
can take a fucking leap
I hope that the strength of feeling on this link alone makes you reconsider. It was clear Naga was responding to the questions from her copresenter about a topic that is universally recognised as abhorrent. To request impartiality on racist terminology is ridiculous.
More detail, less confidence IStandWithNaga
PhillyD one for the PDS
Who cares what she thinks,
BBC you do not and never will represent the UK feeling about anything. You seem to think you know what’s best for us who pay for you. Your job is to make TV programs not second guess what will offend us. fuckthebbc
If the BBC no longer upholds values of tolerance & respect of minorities it reflects how low Britain has sunk. As an EU27 citz in the UK for 32 years I started being told to eff off back 'home' repeatedly since the referendum. The BBC never spoke for my community. Shame on you.
👏🏽 I want the NEWS not your personal opinion and feelings and experiences! I need to trust that you will report unbiased! I stand w BBCWorld BBCBreaking
Shame on the BBC - should support their staff
Rubbish! None of the response is even remotely true! From your own guidelines
Unable to understand the plain English of their own policies, the BBC considered a frivolous complaint and... come down on tbe side of racism. Appalling decision.
She should be investigated for the rest of her vile behaviour and bullying. She is vile. bbcbreakfast
Dan Walker asked for her opinion so is he being censured as well? If you need a complaint then I complain that he invited her to express an opinion. Second, I think we can guess what a woman of colour’s view on racist comments would be, so that line of reasoning is flawed
Good BBC👍🏼
BBC is just a mouthpiece for the Leave mob now. Farage doesn't need to be on every day anymore because his views have been mainstreamed by the corporations management. What a disgusting betrayal of the ideals of public service broadcasting.
Snowflake
You are wrong on this. It is not wrong to point out a fact. And your double standards are woeful. Contrast how you dealt with white man Humphreys. You really need to have root and branch reform.
That's weird cos I hear the BBCs opinions on Corbyn and how 'crazy' he is all the time 🤔
I kind of want to know how the News anchors I watch feel about racism.
Disgraceful. What punishment is the co-presenter getting for pressing Naga to respond?
For fuck sake get a life she just stated what we all know is true... I was told to go back to my country all the way through school and yes that was deemed as racism... She is just stating facts! I was born in the UK but my skin colour is the cause of this comment...
Is she fired? If not, When How Soon?! Send her back to wherever she come from!
What criticism is Walker getting, after all he posed a direct question knowing Naga was not supposed to answer?
Does anyone still watch the BBC news?
“Audience shouldn’t be able to tell what our presenters opinions are” Naga is a woman of colour,being asked to address racist comments by her coworker. Anyone with half a braincell would know her opinions on this.And Dan Walker was asking the questions wheres his investigation?
Solidarity with Naga Munchetty for speaking out against blatant racism. If something is a fact, as is the racism of remarks of those who tell people of colour to 'go back to your own country', during discussion, it is imperative to call it out. standuptoracism
Maybe you should hold your other so-called journalists like bbclaurak to account too. She constantly interjects her opinions instead of reporting. In fact ask her not to be the Tory’s apologist & learn how to speak truth to power like a real journalist should do!
Joke. You'd have no presenters left
I really think she did nothing wrong! She did the right thing!
I'm with Naga
With Brexit, it can't be neutraal, in or out. It can't sit on the fence. That's why nobody likes the BBC just now. Likewise with this incident. Independent broadcasters seem to be allowed to say whatever they want, but the BBC? Oh noooo, don't dare have an 'opinion'.
This is what happens when an enforced Neutrality is pushed. Everybody is biased. EVERYBODY. Not even the BBC can C tan it any longer. It's always adopted a a position in anything of yes, no, not sure.
Yikes what was she thinking a white person may have become uncomfortable
Considering the hugely pro-Brexit bias and views expressed by many presenters on the BBC her comments are nothing -apart from being 100% morally correct. Ps -did you admonish Jeremy Vine for saying the 11 judges were anti-Brexit?
Wow. I almost can’t believe that a news organization is daring to follow their own ethics rules. Let me start over. I cant believe that theres actually a news organization left in the entire world that has ANY standards. As an American Im saddened that its the BBC but good on you
Fine then, just give her a show of her own.
ECU is complete bs.
Well done Naga!
Can you look at sunriseon7 for the hate it spews out can’t be right
Stupid question from across the pond... Is racism a matter of 'public policy' in the UK & according to are their 'many fine people on both sides'? AskingForAFriend
Says racist Brexit lover...🖕💀💀💀💀💀🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🏽🖕🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾🖕🏾
Curious why this wasn’t considered opinion as well ... “It feels like a thought-out strategy, to strengthen his position,' noted Walker. How are his personal feelings any different from hers?
Unfortunately, the vile, perverted, lying, racist, who is guilty of high crimes that sits in our White House, has no integrity. As a gentleman or a President. Naga’s comments are accurate and truthful. Kudos to her for speaking this truth and refusing to give racism a platform.🇺🇸
To quote Leonard Cohen... 'Everybody knows the deal is rotten, Old Black Joe is still pickin' cotton' The actions of the BBC in sanctioning Naga are motivated by racism. Everybody knows! Fiona Bruce did not challenge an audience member who who (rightly) called Trump a racist!
So who's opinion are you allowed to give?
Do the talking heads actually watch their own coverage? Individual bias is everywhere.
I agree with BBC policy because that’s what is so needed in news reporting. There’s a time and place for editorializing. Objectivity is crucial. That being said, isn’t a morning show a more personality driven, opinion-based atmosphere? You can’t be both.
What utter horseshit.
Lol!! Experiencing Racism is a public policy!
Pathetic! BBC
But not on the in house queen of Tory propaganda
With the way some of their shrews go for leavers etc its about time this ruling on presenter's personal opinions came back with a vengence. A presenter presents facts and information, we the audience make up our minds and don't want to know what Naga and others think.
You don't seem concerned about bias from O'Neill, Kuenssberg, Humphries, Bruce or so many others with a fetish for the right wing BBCBias
You're going to look right plonkers when that vile racist is impeached.
What the hell I stand with BBCNaga I ain't here for policing women's right to a Fucking opinion It's not like y'all do that for any men
What fckn saddo complained Would it happen to be a white person by any chance
Shame on ! Hypocritical ruling!
How funny that the media fabricate news now and get called out on it. The entire MSM are globalist lying turds.
BBC is indirectly sending a warning signal to their employees to not to share their experiences at work .
Is it true that this was all from one single complaint? Bloody ridiculous and a waste of money to satisfy one dick.
Not allowed to give opinions BBCNaga ....HaHa....the BBC’s opinions on brexit are totally clear.... so bias, it’s embarrassing. Are you going to be rebranded the EUBC... I’m sure the EU have paid you enough..
She spoke truth.
I’m pretty sure the full comment was something like - go back to where you came from and sort the problems out and come back and show us how you did it But of course you edit any phrase or sentence to achieve your disired effect...BBC
You have officially become a joke . You guys should trash your antiquated 'guideline.' BBCNaga shared a story of her lived experience because it was relevant to the discussion. You guys owe her an apology for your misguided shenanigans.
She's done nothing wrong....she referenced a personal experience.....
Shame on you BBC I will be deleting my app as soon as I send this tweet! Your white male broadcasters consistently give their OPINIONS! This is inappropriate and extremely disconcerting! Her truth is EXACTLY what countless women of color around the world have to endure! SHAME!
Bad form
As an American I am yelling it WAS A FACT, NOT OPINION. NotMyPresident
BBC this sux!
BBC IS WRONG. Don't silence people on racism, journalists are human beings. They must be partial when your religion your colour your origin is under attack
Something is rotten deep inside BBC.
Absolutely disgraceful decision.
This a joke right? Biased BBC do this every single day. They need to be gagged permanently, more people are not buying your stupid licence for crap edited news and you’ll be finished before long and in the dole queue.
I remember watching that morning, and actually I appreciated her candor. It was good to see a genuine and measured reaction from a human being.
Utter hypocrisy. Your political correspondents give forth their opinions and interpretations every single day to people quite capable of making up their own minds without being told what to think. Your 'news' is become a joke; why pick on one that tells the truth?
Disgusting
The BBC is totally wrong in this. BBCnews. You used to stand for integrity. Shadow of your former glory if a presenter cannot comment on the racism they have experienced life without being criticised. Shame on the bbc
Seems arbitrary. I've seen very partial tweets from one BBC reporter recent days.
If you are serious that the 'audience should not be able to tell.....' then we could give you a long list of your journalists who break that rule every single day.
Naga MAGA munchetty
The BBC is shameful. She is an innocent person. She is allowed, she is entitled, to share her personal experience! How dare you.
The BBC are wrong on this. BBCNaga was right to speak the truth
If journalists are not able to express their views you would not have any news reports. Everyday your reporters give their ‘views’ on events and politicians. Journalists give their views on countries and leaders whose behaviour is extreme or offensive. Naga Munchetty did this.
Her colour doesn't come into it, she's simply a brilliant journalist and presenter. Keep up the good work👍
The is losing credibility more and more each day. Biased, hypocritical and now unjust and disloyal to one of its presenters who was absolutely just in what she said. you are a disgrace
That hole that you are digging is getting deeper and deeper. Do the right thing and apologise and admit that you were wrong.
Reporting while black. BBC is dead white male wrong in this one
No BBC you are wrong and BBCNaga is absolutely correct to call out racism. As a woman of colour I am glad to know that she has my back! ItsNotOK
Wow. What bullsh*t. That wasn't even an opinion, it was just a personal anecdote. I'd be willing to bet that if one of your white male hosts had 'opined' you wouldn't even flutter an eyelash
BBC you are wrong. Retract this and give Naga an apology.
BBC is afraid of pointing out racism? Does it make the racists mad, those watching and those deciding this crap?
Shame on you
Says the bias and opinionated BBC
Is there anyone who thinks this is a fair ruling?
Err, is this an attempt to self-satirise ? Is bbclaurak exempt from these ‘guidelines’?
I saw this live and didn't think anything of it. There shouldn't have been a complaint. She was asked a question and answered it truthfully
I support her opinions especially in regards to racism. What do you need a ruling for?! AllLivesMatter Has anyone who's white been told to 'Go back' where they come from?! Think about what that means to ppl of colour😐 diversityisstrength
It appears simple. nagamunchetty gave a personal opinion based on personal experience and whilst we shouldn't condone bad behaviour of course as a journalist she shouldn't cross that professional/personal line. The view was that she did.
I understand her view but on a hole shes very rude to her co workers bit of a big head who is never wrong and most of the time clueless
Can you imagine the BBC in 1938 telling its hosts not to seem upset about Hitlers public treatment of German Jews for fear of losing their far-right-wing audience (Maybe they did?)
This ruling does not reflect what I saw in the clip. BBCNaga said that Trump’s words reflect her own experience of being told to “go home” and that such words felt racist to her. That’s a statement of fact, not an opinion of Trump, even if viewers could join the dots.
Ahahaha, absolutely get fucked.
Despicable BBC. You're complicit.
It’s ok to say your viewers shouldn’t know the opinions of the hosts on public policy - it’s another thing to say they shouldn’t be able to tell if your hosts are against racism,sexism,bigotry etc Cowardice BBC
have you asked the whole country that pays BBC if they are complaining about someone being honest about racism with personal and REAL opinions like BBCNaga? This isn’t any made-up low tv shows, it’s her real experience like thousands have been through and a real voice
Should Dan the co-host not coerce BBCNaga w/the line of questions that led to this exchange. BBC & the Public acknowledges the president’s remarks were Biased, Insensitive, &blatantly ignorant.BBCNaga had expressed her feelings toward a situation, &stated not giv’g an opinion.
BBCNaga does give certain people a hard time, she talks over or interrupts guests as her trademark. Not my cup of tea as a presenter.
very strange. what if someone she was interviewing said it to her face on air. I assume the BBC Editorial Board is saying that she would have to thank that person for being interviewed? I wonder where the policy on Diversity sits in all of this?
Naga has my full support. Sorry guys, you just screw it up.
BBC news needs to have a word with itself
Shame on BBC!
How ridiculous 😡
On news should keep her opinions to herself and not use race card
Millions of viewers are cancelling their BBC license fee & lets be honest its not just because of Netflix. People are sick of the relentless anti-Brexit, anti-Trump, Deep State propaganda. Time for the BBC to be privatised/self-funding
me Idontcare welovetheearth 🌎
She never said anything that isn't true.
You should take a leaf out your own fat cat book ! She is a top journalist put a line under it and close it
When things are serious, never trust the BBC. They are just an establishment mouth piece.
Pile of shit given how white men get to say anything they want
This decision needs reversing and it clearly wrong.
Funny how ‘opinion’ isn’t allowed yet you consistently ask AND allow Laura Kuennsberg, Nick Robinson and Andrew Neil to spout ‘opinion’...strange then that they are white middle class Tory hacks
BBC is broken. Once the Tories are gone complete reform needed.
She got jealous because she wanted to be the news. Journalists and their private opinions are the last thing the public needs rammed down their throats. About time you all shut up and just stick to the facts for once, instead of trying to sway public opinion for your own ends.
BBC is the most biased media network on the planet. BBC was well exposed in India recently. So nothing surprising if her workplace has racism.
Ents Disgusting ruling. BBC really unfit to call itself balanced and neutral. Its now just a Tory propaganda machine. 😡
You have got to understand that Boris wants a trade deal with Trump and Piers Morgan (on the other channel) is doing his best to promote Trump.
Not my style, but I have not read the reason for this appalling decision b4 commenting . Bcos it should never have been investigated. It shows BBC is out of touch. Rescind immediately, this is a disgrace. I listen to bbcr4 & ws for abt 30hrs pw & don't want it contaminated
BBC’s ruling is absolute disgrace, completely wrong. Stand by BBCNaga
It is clear that she wanted to say more but refrained, that was her being professional. People of colour and the ones that spout the hate need to see women like her talking of their experiences to support and condemn.
Absolutely ridiculous shows how out of touch the BBC really is and to think I pay a licence fee to them she’s a brilliant journalist and whoever made the complaint needs to get a grip... or maybe watch ITV at breakfast instead ...
It wasn’t an opinion, it was a fact! An experience she received, not hear say 😡
Thank you, BBC, for standing up for basic journalistic principles.
I support Ms. Munchetty. The attribution of Trump’s motives are spot on. The mass shooting in El Paso, TX was proof of that; the shooter said that in his manifesto. I am American and applaud her!
Mental slavery. Disgrace!!
Guilty as charged.
I turn off the tv when I see this woman is on in the mornings. She is so rude to guests and her comments are always sarcastic and unpleasant.
Its true some people think they can flout the rules because they are of black or ethnic backgrounds, they should stay within the guidelines as most other BBC staff do.
Alright for Laura to give her personal opinion though...shame on you BBC
Yeah? Still wrong.
Duhhhh!
So it's OK for ever Tory political journalist to put their views and spin on everything, but the brown stuff hits the fan when Naga tells the truth
What the everliving fudge are you thinking with this nonsense. At what point does 'let's side with the racists' seem like a good idea?
Absolutely ridiculous. BBC shame on you.
Weird hill to die on BBC. I think a woman of color should be able to discuss her personal experiences with racism when discussing racism.
Shame on you! Telling minorities to 'go back' is a very old and well-known racist trope. That is a FACT, not an 'opinion'. When Trump used said trope he was without a doubt motivated by racism. You claim that she was suggesting a 'possible motive', implying that it's a grey area.
This is utterly ludicrous. She didn't express her opinion - she shared a fact of what it means to be a POC in 2019. Shame on you, BBC .
So, piersmorgan doing it every morning (white, male...) and that's fine but when BBCNaga sharing her own experience it's apparently agains the rules...hmmm...interesting
So what is her punishment? Let me guess, a slap on the hand and told not to do it again. She should be fired.
Everybody turn bbc news off when its comes on and watch itv.
Louiseminchin is far better and less biased
Because the BBC is a right wing spin machine. You couldn't make this shit up. Trump is a racist, his comments were racist. She was completely justified in her comments. She was drawing parallels, not making direct comment.
Naga is awesome. I don’t think she’ll be playing on any of trumps courses in the future though.
Terrible decision by the BBC.
Arn’t breakfast shows all about casual chatting and opinions? I don’t expect to get my hard news from folks sitting on a couch.
Phuckawff
Calling realDonaldTrump a racist is like calling a dog a hairy mammal.
An appallingly unjust decision you've made against BBCNaga, she should not be made a scapegoat for racism of others. statedfact repealthedecision DoTheRightThing
A shameful decision, one that will lose the BBC many of its supporters.
BBC you are a disgrace. Her comments resonate with so many of us and you are punishing her for what exactly? Her comments were spot on.
The BBC is wrong and could have led the way along with British footballers.
Naga is a fantastic journalist this decision is an absolute disgrace !!!
Was the bbcnaga complaint received from an address in Nine Elms Lane by any chance?
Another reason, amongst various others, that shows BBC is no longer fit for purpose
British.Bullshit.Corporation
Naga was perfectly correct in her comment and had every right to say what she said. Other presenters and correspondents have said worse with nothing said or done. Sorry BBC governess you have lost your way and are completely out of touch. Get a dose of reality.
BBC is apparently taking the side of racists. Shame!
Utter nonsense. BBC obviously never monitored the broadcasters on Radio 4!!!
Naga did nothing wrong!
There’s a difference between impartial and just plain ignorant. The Beeb seems to have forgotten that.
Shame on you BBC.Naga is one of the few who cuts to the chase with incisive questions and gets an answer out of the disgusting shower of politicians we are stuck with at the moment.Ignore the BBC bias Naga.
That BBC statement says 'did comment directly and critically on the possible motive for, and potential consequences of, the president's conduct'. Isn't that exactly what people like Sopel and other journalists are supposed to be be doing? Was Naga just right words wrong show?
BBCNaga has been well and truly stitched up here. The BBC should be supporting her, not pandering to the PC brigade.
This is appalling. The fact you can't make the obvious connection of Trumps comments to racism shows your entire organization needs to spend more time understanding the experiences of minorities. This is an injustice.
Wow. If she was a white guy, would this be happening? Who the held even brought the complaint? Insidious racism 😡 you ha e my support BBCNaga
BBC in the gutter.
Does a decision become less stupid just because you have brought spin into it?
Appalling decision. BBCNaga said nothing wrong and just answered a very direct question from her co-host.
Ugh
And yet bbclaurak was ‘entitled to her opinion’ about the Labour activist? Really showing your colours here, BBC. Except only one colour really, white? Sorry, I mean right?
This is beyond stupid. Light years beyond. Isn't the point of diversity to have diverse points of view? Her co-host probably could not relate to the comments Trump made, but it's obvious she did and probably many others watching her related as well.
The BBC is a joke.
Poppycock. That is just typical BBC !
BBC You should hang your heads in absolute shame at this ruling. It just further proves how out of touch with the real world you are
Nobody is thinking about your race lady...except maybe you. 99.999 % of whites dont see race when they look at people. But for some reason people with low self esteem or some other psychological flaws ONLY see race so sad to see below average people in positions of influence.
So you're really going to double down on this shameful decision are you?
“The BBC added in the letter that 'audiences should not be able to tell' the opinions of its journalists on matters of public policy.” - I bet your viewers do not know Andrew Neil’s opinions on nofing!
arctichamster You absolute hypocrites. Punishing a woman a colour for speaking honestly about her experiences, when some of your other presenters display the most extraordinary bias and go unchecked. Take a long hard look at your practical definition of impartiality.
Shame on u BBC
You all a disgrace BBC. I see now the value of a woman of color in your organization. A journalist must always speak out on inequalities. You've only made it an issue bc people cannot stand to hear women of color speak about actual abuse they face.
Proof that the BBC is biased
Keep digging that hole.
Shame on you
Right wing assholes.......
This is appalling. You should be ashamed of yourselves.
How is that not racist.
Ridiculous decision
Racism is a matter of public policy on which the viewers shouldn't be able to guess the journalist's views. I👏🏾can👏🏾not.
Should be MAGA not Naga. The BBC showing its blatant bias yet again. Made all the worst by being funded by public money. Do your research and you can cancel your TV licence without any repercussions. Cut these fake news pedlars off.
'The BBC added in the letter that 'audiences should not be able to tell' the opinions of its journalists on matters of public policy.' Well, call me Sherlock Holmes, because I seem to be quite good at it.
BBC selects bigger shovel and continues to dig a deeper hole for itself.
Are you for real? You are now punishing the victims of racism to defend racist? Dafuq is wrong with you? I surely hope BBCNaga takes your arse to the employment court!
BBC this is a new low for you! Terrible decision😡
Stop digging yourselves into more embarrassment and apologize to BBCNaga
My daughter's been watching an anti-bullying, anti-prejudice programme on cbbc. It's good & encourages children to be accepting of difference & to stand up against bigotry. Funny that when Naga Munchetty does exactly that, another arm of the BBC rushes in to censure her.
You made the wrong call on this. You have faced a backlash because of it. You have SO few WoC on you staff (apart from the most junior positions) unfairly upholding a complaint against one is particularly conspicuous. You are out of touch with your audience. Start listening.
So you'll be sacking Ben Brown after his disgraceful performance outside the Supreme Court that included him denying what the Justices had actually said only moments before? I thought not. BBC News is rotten from the top, a propaganda unit, not a news gathering operation.
Are you not embarrassed to be writing this? Shame on you all
You’re terrible.
BBC has been all around the world broadcasting the lives of Black & Brown people yet reprimand them for using their own voice to share their own experiences. Hmmm🤔 Mighty Colonialist of you BBC...
There's a reason British press has the reputation of being racist
Astonishing. Love to know who the complainant was.
She needs to keep her mouth closed more often.
Yea, I had held you in high regard till today. Now that I know you would silence a minority in the face of racism and bigotry, I have no respect for you. Would you have said the same about Hitler? Don’t give an opinion on Hitler? Disgusting.
Cannot agree with this BBC ruling, but based on the logic set out for why they upheld the complaint bbclaurak should have been removed from her position a long time ago.
Not interested in her opinions....read the autocue and cash the cheque.
I've always been taught (and believe) that it is everyone's responsibility to call out racism and hate, regardless of who you are or what you do. But clearly the BBC don't share those same values.
Commenting on another thread just to again say, ‘you really fucked this one up.’
To call out a racist is not personal opinion. It is good journalism. The control freaks at the bbc are terrified of upsetting the government who have threatened to privatise it. It has been muzzled and is a poor source of news. Farage and his ilk get airtime.
I agree with the BBC decision. BBC’s job is to deliver the news not to be making it. If BBCNaga ego is too big for the BBC she can always move to another broadcaster. Poor license fee payer forced to pay £££ for presenters opinions when we can make up our own minds.
It isn't racist IN HER OPINION. It is racist FACT. Stop reporting opinions as facts and facts as opinions! If she said the earth was flat you wouldn't uphold a complaint from a flat-earther, or would you?
Racism is not public policy. BBCnews is tainted by d stench that permeates d entire company. This is a BS ruling from a hypocritical company that used a black woman as a stooge to call d only WOC in RF trailer trash. But c fit 2 punish a WOC for speaking abt reality. Deplorable
Bollocks.
PLEASE turn your attention to the utterances of Gary Lineker
How dare she express feelings like a human, right BBC? She should shit up and dribble? What's next? She shows emotion during a tragedy? She empathizes with her fellow humans?
She was asked by her co-worker live on air for her experiences and opinion so what else could she do? This decision is utterly ridiculous and I hope BBCNaga is poached by another channel. It beggars belief that a complaint was made. should be ashamed - pathetic ruling
I guess Trump “broke” her, too 😉
At a time when racist sentiment, and divisive language are increasingly normalised, this verdict from the BBC is wrong. BBCNaga spoke of her own experience (I fully relate). I call into question the ethnic diversity of the board that came to this conclusion. UnconsciousBias
She’s pretty obnoxious
This is utter, utter nonsense! Considering your brushing under the carpet of bbclaurak. This stinks.
Did this apply to John Humphreys? Will it be applied across the board. Will Laura K have to watch her personal opinions now?
Shame on you BBC.
Hang on. How come this doesn't apply to something like Today on R4? John Humphries expressed opinion all the time. Is it only when the person isn't white, or is it when they aren't male that you take issue with it?
🤦🏾♂️ the downfall of BBC. Brought to you by the morons in charge.
All you did was prove, again, what your funders suspect: the BBC is a right wing mouthpiece and apologist which goes out of its way to avoid holding racists and xenophobes accountable. What we can’t figure out is why
How is it, then, that all of them daily insult anyone who voted Leave?
Naga is 100% right. Can’t stand her but she’s right.
Lots of left wing racists and non white people who seem to think because she is left and not white she should be allowed to break rules. So racist of you all, sorry forgot only right and white people are racist. Left is as bad as the right. 🙄
That is seriously f... up , bbc should be ashamed of themselves
Wow. Just wow.
This is farcical from an organization riddle with mass child abuse & corruption” Just another day at the BBC. Well done Naga 👏🏻
IStandWithNaga
Her comments were timely and relevant and your organization should be ashamed.
She is rough she can handle it
Naha was just telling the truth ffs. 😡
Has anyone at the BBC ever watched the BBC?
Profiles in courage by the BBC
I can’t stand this presenter at all, she behaves as if she knows everything, she did it this morning too with carol during weather forecast. Who does she think she is ? No likes Trump for how he behaves so why should we put up with her ruining breakfast news every time she is on
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 so shut it, honey
Disgraceful behaviour from the BBC
Boo-urns
She won't be punished for her remarks. The BBC will protect its own. Maybe a cursory slap on the wrist. Just another example of the BBC reporters and presenters not being impartial or unbiased. She should learn to keep her opinions to herself or resign. One is as good as another.
Disgraceful
BBC are government puppets and far right supporters. Not acting in public interest yet very happy to be paid and fed by the public ! Time to stop paying licence! TeamNaga Brexit BrexitShambles
Isn't this the same Beeb who been giving every transphobe, homophobe and right-wing fascist carte blanche on their airwaves? C'mon Auntie Beeb, DO BETTER!
We ❤️ Naga.
Should be sacked she know the policy and she know the terms of her contract and her personal opinion is irrelevant. Would she say this about a man that's not white. So we could lable her racist as she has only done it to white people
bullshit
I guess racism is now official UK government policy, hence calling it out is against guidelines. Let's not blame the BBC, let's blame the racists.
Solidarity with BBCNaga, no one should ever be disciplined for calling out racism. No matter how powerful the perpetrator is.
bbc has this one very, very wrong; analyzing the racism in his comments was not ascribing motive; it was explaining them in context.
Pathetic
And yet white male broadcasters make their opinions very clear on a daily basis across the BBC without being prompted or “pressed” as Naga was and do so with out censure or comment. Double standards abound at the beeb
The sound of the BBC asking for a bigger shovel whilst already standing in a deep hole.
Did anybody ever discuss these rules with John Humphries ?
Can’t believe are still trying to justify their decision to reprimand BBCNaga appalling!
What? A news organization demanding journalistic integrity from its employees? It’s about time.
Yes, we don't want American style Fox news, save the quips and just give us the facts.
This wasn’t a news report it was a conversation between her and dan walker who asked her a question of her experience. Unfair ruling.
Then tell me why bbclaurak has not been rebuked for the numerous times she has clearly sided with the Government especially on Brexit issues, and now cosies up to Boris Johnson. Far more bias and concern than BBCNaga remarks, which 99% of the viewers will have agreed with.
Pathetic from the BBC. Absolutely pathetic.
She could have used the Maitlis/Bruce 'I was joking' line. The universal BBC get out.
Weasel middle managers. BBC is desperately outdated.
So, Naga Munchetty can be admonished for making a statement of fact, but when Nick Robinson lies on his BBC twitter account, he gets away Scott free?
She is rude and opinionated !!
Why don't the same rules apply to Andrew Neil?
Ludicrous, even BBCBreakfast tweeted the clip on the day, it was a woman of colour talking about her experience. Its true that 'go back home' is racist, not a matter of opinion. Please stop digging as your 'more detail' makes it even worse!
Given the amount of leeway you've given Keunssberg and Humphreys in the past, to voice partisan positions, you must be aware how bad this looks for you. The only people who can complain about someone being called racist for doing racist actions must be a racist. Well done you.
The BBC: neutral on racism. Great look. 😞
Sack her
The bbc joins the politicians in behaving diabolically, more sham to be British
The whole of BBC is biased. BBC upholding the complaint is a strong endorsement of Trump and people of Trumpian view. BBC should be a ashamed of itself.
shame on you
My God I thought she called him names! Really nasty ones! Seriously? I never call that MF by his name. He will always remain nameless just like the MF who killed innocent people in NZ. NamelessRacistMF
Disgrace. BBCNaga was right. If a reporter/journalist cannot report a fact - what’s the point of
The white males rule supreme and in their decision shut down a female presenter of colour who was asked about her personal experience. Dan Walker needs to defend his colleague and support her .... and defend their professional presentation that morning.
Sack her.
It says in the article that presenters should not make their opinion known about matters of public policy. I agree! Since when outright racism (even if it comes out of the mouth of POTUS) is public policy?
no wonder people don't want to fund this organisation through their tv licence. an absurd decision to uphold the complaint. and who the hell complained in the 1st place
Hey . Do better.
The BBC has become a political party instead of a public service provider funded by the tax payers
There is nothing to debate, it’s a matter of fact. The BBC’s decision is utterly disgraceful and you should be ashamed at helping to encourage racism and to pretend their’s any debate about the motives or impact.
Mate if even piersmorgan who loves Trump wishes BBCNaga was allowed to voice her experience (not her opinion) maybe just take the L... PR
The ruling is absurd.
We're through the looking glass here. 'The BBC added in the letter that 'audiences should not be able to tell the opinions of its journalists on matters of public policy.' We should entertain the possibility that presenters might be racist, for balance?
As someone who was told by a bunch of racists when I was a kid outside my home to 'go home', my considered opinion is that the BBC is full of horseshit.
She is always far too opinionated. Why anyone should want her opinion on a morning news programme is beyond me
Compared to what you let Humphries get away with for years? This smacks of institutional racism.
Just read what Trump actually said - not what they would have believe he said.
BBC is much loved globally for its high standards. They have to be visibly maintaining these standards.
Shame on you BBC, you got this wrong. Naga was right to call it racism; the strength of her response shows us why it was such an objectionable thing for the POTUS to use. (Leaving aside the irony of Trump ignoring how many white European people invaded North America.)
This is a disgraceful decision that urgently needs to be reviewed, especially in light of how complaints against other members of BBC staff have been dealt with recently.
You regularly have Right Wing plants in the QT audience, and a handful of Right Wing agenda pushing journalists. You are a disgrace
londonyc Racism perfectly fine at BBC it seems
The BBC are wrong on this. It was clear that Naga was stating a personal opinion & that this was incidental to her role as a BBCBreakfast presenter. She was not promoting a specific political standpoint, nor was she raising an issue that hadn't already been raised.
Appalling decision.
“audiences should not be able to tell' the opinions of its journalists on matters of public policy” what a joke. They all do. YOU DO with your Pro-Brexit coverage. Time to stop licence fees.
so using racist tropes is no longer racist? Huge if true
that would be OK if many of your journalists were no so blatantly pro-Brexit, all the time.
What a load of bollocks. Naga's (white, male) co-hosts constantly give personal opinions on public matters. Constantly. Where's their slap on the wrist?
Racism is racism. It's not an opinion to state that. It's a fact.
BBC standing firmly in defense of racism and racist language. Bravo, what a proud moment for you.
BBC says “audiences shud not be able to tell the opinions of its journalists on matters of public policy.....really, just gonna say Brexit 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂everyone knows they are remoaners
The BBC’s irony here is just staggering.
You lot really are disgusting she states a fact and then gets this maybe the BBC really needs looking at.
I read that he said Goback where you came from and fight for these freedoms in your country not racist in that context
So Naga can’t have an opinion based on her own personal experience as a person but Laura can get away w/ putting her twitter followers on a member of the public with no consequence because of her own personal views?! Public officials can be criticised. It’s life. This is absurd.
Sounds to me like she wasn't giving an opinion but relating her personal experience. Good on her.
Who the f**k complained, Naga did nowt wrong.
Did the bbc ever berate John Humphrey’s for what was clearly biased Brexit reporting and interviews- his opinions formulated the way he approached the Brexit subject matter and that was blatantly clear
You are wrong. Naga is right. You are nothing more than Trump and Johnson's propagandist. Shame on you.
Disgraceful and unfathomable decision. The explanation simply digs a deeper pit for the BBC management.
Are you going to use this against bbclaurak for her obvious opinionative narrative on whatever the Right Wing Conservative Government does or puts out? Thought not.
Terrible. A disgraceful decision.
This was a ridiculous decision. What Trump said was racist
That is so wrong come on BBC certain thing have got to be said you can not bite your tongue all the time.
The BBC should stop digging. Their explanation would mean mrdanwalker breached the code not BBCNaga. Institutional sexism, institutional racism or both?
and ... it is a shameful decision. Naga was asked, she responded naturally and powerfully, hopefully educating some who do not understand the power of racially directed comments. You should support her, not pander to the complaints whose motives are ‘questionable’.
Absolute disgrace that the bbc should pander to our bumbler in chief and the Murdoch group. When will you be suspending afneil
BS BBC! Naga was speaking from her experience of enduring racism. Show some respect.
interesting. given how many words are used everyday that could be viewed as 'an opinion'. Is it really a Brexit 'crisis'? are the opposition 'divided' etc etc
BBC still should have supported a member of staff who had obviously been racially abused and thus felt strongly that her personal experience mattered. We now have MP’s inciting violence on our streets and a PM giving it a bye with his own behaviour.
Naga rules OK!
Yet John Humphrys did it on a daily basis for decades without anyone batting an eyelid.
What a bunch of hypocrites running the BBC. You have no problem in allowing opinion from right wing hatred parties such as UKIP and Brexit party, in fact, you welcome this! You are finished in my household and I will no longer pay for pedophiles nor racists in the BBC.
Sack her!
That’s two BBC reporters censured this week for their liberal views
RIP RIP journalism
Whatever...
Ridiculous. Naha should be allowed to comment and speak from her personal experience.
With every passing day the BBC manages to alienate itself further & further from very people that pay their wages!
Good sick to the back teeth of the BBC & it’s staff of droning on with their opinions & policy’s rather than being impartial. The sooner the bbc is sold off & made s commercial entity the better.
I watch other stations I don't watch this one
She was asked for her opinion and she gave it. Is this REALLY the hill you want to make your stand on? You have made a massive mistake and you know it.
Well they never said that about John Humphrys
So the BBC doesn’t want you to know the political persuasion of its journalists as they feel this isn’t important but will organise a pile on someone and justify it by saying the wider context is important? Fuck off.
I guess the rule is not valid for bbclaurak ! I wonder why?
'audiences should not be able to tell the opinions of its journalists on matters of public policy”. This statement from the BBC that employs Kuntsberg & Robinson is a joke. Also you should be able to show an opinion on racism, it is against the law after all. I fuckin despair
Disgraceful decision .Change in leadership BBC needed.
Absolute nonsense.
That’s a massive load of bollocks! The BBC is a cesspit at the moment
About time, one of the worst presenters, makes me change channels to Piers and co
absolute nonsense!
She had skated on thin ice for a while now. Very biased and condescending to those with a different view.
Sack
pitiful
NANNY STATE
BBC you are so wrong You news & current affairs programmes are currently hyping up the divisive language issue in politics You & your editors are doing more damage than Naga Munchetty, who was doing what she is paid to do Is this incompetent management or prejudice?
Having a fast gob will eventually lead down the wrong path
Poor Naga
Well the explanation does not make it any better. Shame on you BBC.
Today's story ... Greatest_Failure
The BBC defends the rights of a white male racist US President over those of one of its own female ethnic minority presenters who has been subjected to racism in the same terms as those expressed by the racist President. Can't say I'm impressed by its partisan admonishment.
Absolutely baffeled, do you have a vested interest in idiot Trump and his racist rhetoric?
This is apoaling and totally at odds with what you let other journalists and presenters do.
BBC is a sterile environment (apparently). Opinions by its presenters are unwelcome. Everybody else is frothing at the mouth with all manner of 'thoughts' but BBC remains aloof & above the fray. nagamunchetty
Racist
And when will LK be brought to task then?
Don’t have a problem if presenters are put on the spot and give an honest response regardless of wether people agree with it or not 🤔
BBC needs to stop trying to explain and recind the reprimand.
She was innocent.
Does this apply to ultra right wing Fiona Bruce - I don't think so!!
So why does Jeremy Vine everyday?
So... she did nothing wrong but she’s in the wrong? Bonkers.
What ever happened to freedom of speech!!
Whatever. Disgraceful decision that diminishes the BBC.
Maybe check Robinson, Humphreys et al. Ridiculous.
bl;imey! - that will ruin afneil and BBCSimonMcCoy broadcasts - what will they find to say with that policy!!
old white men lecture BAME woman on what is and isn't racism. Got it.
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