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Sir Michael said it was “surprising that a secretary of state who has just started a public consultation exercise should give the impression that he has already made his mind up so firmly.”
Sir Michael said he had focused on the interests of those who paid the licence fee.
He said there was a risk of damaging accountability and the independence of the BBC as well of a risk of a higher licence fee in future.
Asked for Gordon Brown’s response to the Culture Secretary’s comments, the Prime Minister’s spokesman said: “Ben Bradshaw is clear that he views the BBC as a unique and high-quality broadcaster. Ben Bradshaw is a champion of the BBC and is fully committed to its future. (The Independent)
