The BBC is facing criticism after being accused of treating Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unfairly during an interview on BBC Radio 4.
Farage’s appearance on the show led to backlash, with many claiming the BBC was biased. During the interview, host Emma Barnett questioned him about Brexit’s success and his ties with billionaire Elon Musk. Some viewers felt she was unfairly tough on him, calling it a “hatchet job.”
People took to social media to express their frustration. Columnist Allison Pearson questioned why Barnett didn’t ask about a recent YouGov poll showing Reform UK and Farage leading over both the Conservative and Labour parties. She wrote, “It’s a historic moment. Too busy attacking Brexit and Musk.”
One person commented: “The BBC just can’t handle populism (democracy).”
Another listener criticized the interview, calling it “rude” and “typical BBC aggressive journalism.”
Someone else said: “What a waste of time having Farage on if the interviewer is just going to show BBC bias. Very poor quality interview, dismissive of one of the most important UK politicians of the early 21st century.”
