Government pushes for ultra conservative journalists to lead Ofcom and the BBC

Placing editorial regulation of the BBC into the hands of the “politically-controlled” watchdog Ofcom would be an “assault on freedom of expression that should horrify all lovers of liberty.” How do we know this? Because Paul Dacre’s Daily Mail said so in a typically-thunderous editorial back in 2013.

Fast forward and Dacre is Downing Street’s choice to cut the BBC down to size, as the new head of Ofcom, with Charles Moore poised to complete the task of replacing the compulsory licence fee with subscription payments as Chairman of the broadcaster.

The mooted appointment of two life-long critics of the BBC’s “left-wing bias” and sprawling expansion signalled an “all out war” on the Corporation, insiders fear.

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In spite of the outrageous pro-brexit bias we have seen for the last five years, and the number of Tory political commentators they have employed, the BBC is still accused by the rightwingers of "left-wing bias". If these appointments are allowed it can only get worse.

The Conservatives want to get rid of the BBC, partly because, I think, it is something that is available to almost everyone, and can bring people together to enjoy a collective experience. The Olympic Opening ceremony for instance, a royal wedding, or a very popular drama e.g, Line of Duty.
The current Government seems to prefer to divide and rule. They also want Rupert Murdoch to be the main provider of news and opinion forming.
I think the BBC is a bargain.