We need to serve Reform voters

The BBC needs to serve Reform voters because the party is so popular, its chairman has said.

Dr Samir Shah told MPs that the corporation’s news reporting must reflect the fact that the political landscape has changed.

Tim Davie, the director-general, was also questioned by MPs about recent scandals, including Gregg Wallace’s behaviour and the broadcast of Bob Vylan’s “death, death to the IDF” chant at Glastonbury.

He warned there could be more to come.

“We may see more things coming out because in some ways I’m asking for it,” he said, meaning that he has urged staff to come forward with any concerns, either historic or current. “Running towards the problem, that’s what we need to do,” he said.

Mr Davie was present at the festival and instructed the team to remove Vylan’s performance