BBC host explains why Tories may keep Boris in power

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On Friday, BBC Newsnight began with a video having clips of several breaking news stories sharing angry quotes from the opposition as they repeatedly called for Mr Johnson to resign. The clip which lasted for one minute and 54 seconds was accompanied by a soundtrack akin to that of a horror movie trailer.

However, not much time was dedicated to the Government and Prime Minister.

A news report by MailOnline stated that Tory MP Andrew Bridgen, who had called for Mr Johnson to step down last night said: “The BBC’s ingrained anti-Conservative bias is clear for all to see.

“This is a matter for the Conservative party to deal with internally… it’s clear that the BBC is riding its hobby horse.”

The Newsnight video, which has so far, 14,000 views started with clips of breaking news bulletins from ITV News and BBC News followed by the image of the email sent from Martin Reynolds, Mr Johnson’s principal private secretary, to No 10 staff inviting them to enjoy the nice weather in the Downing Street garden and bring their own booze on May 20 in 2020.

The video further shows Mr Johnson apologizing at the House of Commons for attending the party.

Mr Johnson’s comments last just seven seconds and are cut off by an enraged Sir Keir demanding Mr Johnson’s resignation.

With the background music turning more intense, the video moves ahead to Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross wanting his boss to resign.

Newsnight’s policy editor Lewis Goodall later wrote on Twitter: “Been quite the week. This is one hell of an intro… if you want to relive it.”

Last night, a BBC spokesman said: “Our coverage has included perspectives from across the political spectrum, including different views from within the Conservative party, and has adhered to editorial guidelines on impartiality throughout.”

Slamming the BBC for its limited coverage of new allegations levelled at Sir Keir Starmer over breaking lockdown rules, former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said: “The big question is, why didn’t the BBC do more on the Keir Starmer story?”

In a fresh revelation, a news report by The Telegraph claimed that several officials from Downing Street attended a party in 2021 a night before the funeral of Prince Philip.

The report claimed that while the Queen was mourning death of her husband, advisers from Downing Street were drinking and dancing at the farewell party of one of their colleagues.

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Downing Street has since offered an apology to the Queen for the incident.

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