'Chilling' political interference in BBC must stop, says former news boss

Former BBC news boss James Harding calls for an end to 'chilling' political interference in the BBC, emphasizing the need for the broadcaster to remain independent. Harding's comments come after Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy's involvement in the Bob Vylan Glastonbury set controversy, which raised concerns about government influence. He highlighted the importance of the BBC's role in defending truth amidst challenges of declining trust in media and the rise of AI, advocating for the corporation to be protected as a vital source of accurate information in society.