Britain’s Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey defended the BBC, calling it a "world‑leading" institution, amid criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Davey urged political leaders to rebuke Trump for "unprecedented interference" in UK media.<br /><br />Farage accused the BBC of decades-long institutional bias, citing coverage of Europe, immigration, climate policy, and the Israel-Gaza conflict. He called for an overhaul, suggesting entertainment and sport move to a subscription model, and said the licence fee is "wholly unsustainable."<br /><br />The controversy follows resignations of BBC Director General Tim Davie and News Chief Deborah Turness over a Panorama segment edit.<br /><br />#BBC #EdDavey #NigelFarage #MediaBias #Trump #UKPolitics #Panorama #FreePress #BBCControversy #MediaNews #LicenseFee #UKNews
