BBC justifies Naga Munchetty reprimand over Donald Trump criticism
The BBC has justified its reprimand of Naga Munchetty for criticising Donald Trump for perceived “racism”, saying that she is not allowed to share her personal opinion.
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Britain will legalise cannabis within 15 years, MPs say after Canada trip
A group of cross-party MPs who have completed a research trip to Canada have predicted the UK will completely legalise cannabis use within 15 years.
Adele heaps praise on ‘hard working and beautiful’ Stormzy after Glasto set
Adele has showered Stormzy with praise after his headline set at Glastonbury.
Drake, Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Corbyn praise Stormzy’s Glastonbury performance
Drake, Ed Sheeran and Jeremy Corbyn were among those congratulating Stormzy for his headline set at Glastonbury.
David Lammy hails Comic Relief move away from celebrity-fronted appeals
Labour MP David Lammy has praised Comic Relief for its pledge to move away from using celebrities to front charitable efforts in Africa.
Annie Lennox: I don’t feel I’m a ‘white saviour’ when I use my platform to help
Annie Lennox has said she does not feel she is “coming in as a white saviour” when helping charities such as Comic Relief, as she discussed recent comments made by Labour MP David Lammy.
Amanda Mealing: Stacey Dooley criticism is unfair
Casualty actress Amanda Mealing has defended Stacey Dooley following the “white saviour” row over her Comic Relief visit to Uganda.
David Lammy says it is ‘simply not true’ he snubbed Comic Relief offer
Labour MP David Lammy has denied snubbing Comic Relief after the charity said he refused its offer to make a charity film in Africa.
David Lammy snubbed offer to make film in Africa, says Comic Relief
Comic Relief offered to collaborate with Labour MP David Lammy on a charity film in Africa but the politician snubbed it, according to the charity.
MP David Lammy criticises Stacey Dooley for her Comic Relief work
Labour MP David Lammy accused Stacey Dooley of perpetuating “tired and unhelpful stereotypes” after she travelled to Africa for an upcoming Comic Relief documentary.
David Lammy dedicates GQ Award to Grenfell and Windrush
David Lammy dedicated his GQ Men Of The Year award to the victims of the Grenfell fire.
BBC a closed club that is failing on diversity, David Lammy claims
The BBC has been accused of “paying lip service” on diversity among its staff.