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The UK: Labour, “Conservatives” and the Israel-Hamas Conflict

From the desk of A. Millar on Tue, 2009-01-27 09:20

In the last few days several Labour ministers have harangued the BBC over its decision not to run an aid appeal for Gaza. But BBC director general Mark Thompson insists that airing the appeal might compromise the corporation’s impartiality.(1) Secretary for International development Douglas Alexander has written to Thompson, asking him to reconsider his position. Typifying the Leftist-mindset that sees the work of “Zionists” everywhere, Ben Bradshaw has said that “[…] the BBC has to stand up to the Israeli authorities occasionally.” And Martin Linton, chair of Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East, has issued a statement attacking the broadcasting corporation’s decision.

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