If the BBC supposedly owed Donald Trump an apology for its edit – which had no negative consequences for the President – then surely Michael Prescott owes the BBC an apology for his own misleading edit, too? Especially given how serious its consequences could be?

No, the problem is both. The racist fringe has always existed - but until this year, we haven't had since the 1950s at the latest a government that has been unwilling to enforce the law or to condemn racism.

Indeed. The other thing I find grating about the 'what do you expect?' is look, every prime minister of this country has left race relations in at the very least, as good a state as which they found it until this one, who is a Labour PM, so a little bit less wry 'what do you expect?' would be nice.

So true. And man about us being off long-term sick and claiming benefits. Nothing to do with us having to retire so many years older than in the past.

Excellent as usual from @peatworrier.bsky.social

Cowardice of Harry Cole - the ostensible interviewer - to not ask: "But is your position is that Badenoch or Mahmood should not be eligible to be MPs or lead a party?"

Asking the question + getting the answer would undermine his decision to interview

Instead seeks to legitimise Tomlinson+ducks it

Ever since her husband was rejected as an Snp candidate. I’m sure that‘s just a co-incidence.

Unbelievable appointments. Not neutral people - people with agendas. What qualifications does Mandy Rhodes have for this role?

I hope you are all correct. 🙏🤞

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