The Director General of the BBC, Tim Davie, faced heavy criticism from ministers and Tory MPs over the corporation's coverage of small boats and Hamas. Despite attempting to address the issue by announcing a new review, Davie was met with hostility during a closed-door meeting.

Disappointment and Turn Against the BBC

During the meeting with the Conservative's influential 1922 Committee, Cabinet Minister Robert Jenrick expressed his deep disappointment and claimed that the Jewish community was losing faith in the BBC.

Tensions Rise as Questions Are Raised

The meeting quickly turned into a heated grilling, with Davie facing tough questions. When he was urged to use the term "terrorists" to describe Hamas, Tory MP Jill Mortimer challenged Davie's beliefs. However, Davie refused to answer the question, deeming it inappropriate, and instead called for consideration of the impact of generalizations on young moderate Palestinians.

Doubts Cast on BBC's Coverage of Small Boats

Dover MP Natalie Elphicke criticized the BBC's coverage of small boats and its perceived sympathy towards illegal immigrants. In response, Davie mentioned that the BBC was conducting a thorough review of its editorial processes on migration. The review is being conducted with the assistance of BBC board member Sir Robbie Gibb, who previously served as a spin doctor for former Prime Minister Theresa May.

Review Results to be Published Before Christmas

Sources within the BBC have confirmed that the findings of the review will be published in full before Christmas.